poikilothermous (Meaning)
Wordnet
poikilothermous (s)
of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment
Webster
poikilothermous (a.)
Poikilothermal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of poikilothermous
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poikilothermous Sentence Examples
- Reptiles, being poikilothermous, rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.
- Poikilothermous animals, such as frogs, can exhibit dramatic changes in activity level depending on environmental temperature.
- The poikilothermous nature of insects makes them vulnerable to rapid temperature fluctuations.
- Poikilothermous fish adapt their behavior and physiology to match the temperature of their aquatic environment.
- Snakes are poikilothermous and bask in the sun to raise their body temperature.
- Poikilothermous lizards can increase their surface area by flattening their bodies to absorb more sunlight.
- The poikilothermous metabolism of bees slows down during the cooler night hours.
- Poikilothermous butterflies rely on sunlight to warm up before they can take flight.
- The poikilothermous characteristics of spiders limit their activity to warmer temperatures.
- Poikilothermous amphibians, like salamanders, can enter torpor during periods of extreme cold.
FAQs About the word poikilothermous
of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environmentPoikilothermal.
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Reptiles, being poikilothermous, rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.
Poikilothermous animals, such as frogs, can exhibit dramatic changes in activity level depending on environmental temperature.
The poikilothermous nature of insects makes them vulnerable to rapid temperature fluctuations.
Poikilothermous fish adapt their behavior and physiology to match the temperature of their aquatic environment.
