poikilothermic

• Describe un organismo cuya temperatura corporal varía, generalmente dependiendo de la temperatura del entorno.

Describes an organism that has a variable body temperature, typically dependent on the temperature of the environment.

1. Cold-bloodedC2formalscientific

   Describing animals whose body temperature varies with the temperature of their surroundings, rather than being internally regulated.

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   • Reptiles, amphibians, and fish are poikilothermic animals.
   • A poikilothermic creature's activity level depends on the external temperature.
   • Unlike mammals, poikilothermic animals do not maintain a constant internal body heat.

   Sinónimoscold-bloodedectothermic

   Antónimoshomeothermic