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poikilotherm

poi·kil·o·therm [ poy kíllə thùrm ] (plural poi·kil·o·therms)


noun 
Definition:
 
organism with variable body temperature: an organism such as a reptile, amphibian, insect, or fish that has a body temperature that varies according to the temperature of the local atmosphere.
See also  ectotherm


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