Exotic Pets

Definition of Thermoregulation

From Lianne McLeod, DVM, former About.com Guide

Definition: An organism that uses heat from the environment to regulate its body temperature.

Pronunciation: ect-oh-therm

Also Known As: Poikilotherm

Examples:

Reptiles are ectotherms.

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