ectotherm en · NOUN
Etymology
From ecto- + -therm.
Meanings
- A cold-blooded animal: one, such as an amphibian, fish, reptile, or arthropod, which has a limited ability to regulate its body temperature and whose body temperature thus depends on the ambient temperature.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ectotherms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
homotherm · homoeotherm · endotherm · homeotherm · homoiotherm
Deriveds
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi vaihtolämpöinen (animal with limited ability to regulate its body temperature)