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ectothermic

/ˌek.təˈθɜːr.mɪk/

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adjective

/ˌek.təˈθɜːr.mɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к организму, который использует внешние источники окружающей среды для регуляции температуры тела, например, рептилии и амфибии.

Relating to an organism that relies on external environmental sources to regulate its body temperature, such as reptiles and amphibians.

  1. Cold-bloodedC1formalscientific

    Describing animals whose body temperature changes with the temperature of their surroundings, such as reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

    ruХолоднокровный

    • Snakes are ectothermic animals that rely on the sun to warm their bodies.
    • Ectothermic creatures are often found basking in the sun to regulate their temperature.
    • Unlike mammals, ectothermic species do not generate their own internal heat.

    Synonymscold-bloodedexothermicpoikilothermic

    Antonymsendothermic

Forms
  • more ectothermic comparative form
  • most ectothermic superlative form
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