POIKILOTHERMOUS

poikilothermic, poikilothermous, heterothermic, ectothermic

(adjective) of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Poi`ki*lo*ther"mous, a. (Physiol.)

Definition: Poikilothermal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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