ectotherm
/ek-tuh-thurm/US // ˈɛk təˌθɜrm //
外热动物,外热型动物,外温动物,外热动物学
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Zoology.
- : a cold-blooded animal.
Examples
As cold-blooded ectotherms, they rely on their environment to control their body temperature, so few species can live too close to the poles—at least for now.
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