Endotherm

Pronunciation
/en-DO-therm/
Category
Physiology
Singular
Endotherm
Plural
Endotherms

Definition

An organism that produces metabolic heat for thermoregulation, typically not applicable to most insects and arachnids.

Etymology

From Greek 'endo-', meaning 'within', and 'thermos', meaning 'heat'.

Example

Most insects are not endotherms, relying on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.

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