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এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
ectotherm
This term is a technical biological classification used primarily in zoology and ecology. It describes organisms, such as reptiles, amphibians, and fish, whose internal physiological temperature varies according to the ambient environment. The word carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is used to distinguish these animals from endotherms, which generate their own body heat internally.
Because it functions as a taxonomic label, the word is used in formal academic contexts to discuss metabolic rates, behavioral thermoregulation, and evolutionary adaptations. It is rarely encountered in casual conversation unless the speaker is discussing natural history or biological science.
Meanings
Examples
Most reptiles are classified as an ectotherm because they cannot generate their own body heat.
Since a snake is an ectotherm, it must bask in the sun to warm up.
Is a frog considered an ectotherm or an endotherm?
The metabolic rate of an ectotherm drops significantly in cold weather.
I wonder if this lizard is an ectotherm that prefers sandy environments.
An ectotherm relies on the environment to maintain its internal temperature.
An ectotherm relies on the environment to maintain its internal temperature.
Many insects are an ectotherm and become sluggish when the temperature drops.
The study compares the energy efficiency of an ectotherm versus a mammal.