Ectothermy - This refers to creatures that control body temperature through external means (Greek: "ectos"εκ"ος = "outside," "thermos" θερμος = "warm"), such as the sun, or flowing air/water. For more on this, see below.
ectotherms Animals with a variable body temperature that is determined by the environment. Examples: fish, frogs, and reptiles.
ectotherm
[Gk. ecto, outside + therme, heat]
An animal such as a reptile, fish, or amphibian, that must use environmental energy and behavioral adaptations to regulate its body temperature.
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Ectotherms
Main article: Ectotherm
Even though fishes are ectotherms some have developed the ability to remain functional even when the water temperature is below freezing and some even use natural antifreeze to resist ice crystal formation in ...
ectotherm
An animal, such as a reptile, fish, or amphibian, that must use environmental energy and behavioral adaptations to regulate its body temperature.
ectotherm An organism whose internal temperature varies with that of the environment. Compare endotherm.
ectothermic Having a variable body temperature derived from heat acquired from the environment; contrasts with endothermic.
Exothermic Ectothermic term used to describe an animal which controls its body temperature externally (by basking in the sun to warm up or moving to a shady place to cool off)
(exo ecto = out outer; thermo = heat) ...
Ectoderm Ectodermin Ectotherm Edema EffectorBody structure by which an organism acts. In humans the chief effectors are the muscles and glands. EgestionElimination of undigested materials from the alimentary canal.
Amphibians, like fish, are ectothermic; they depend upon external heat to regulate body temperatures. If the environmental temperature becomes too low, ectotherms become inactive.
 See also: Animal, Animals, Organ, Environment, Plant
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