Associations to the word «Poikilothermic»

Wiktionary

POIKILOTHERMIC, adjective. (of an animal) Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

Dictionary definition

POIKILOTHERMIC, adjective. Of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment.

Wise words

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