 poikilothermous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment | |
| Synonyms: | heterothermic poikilothermic ectothermic | |
| Related terms: | cold-blooded | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (zoology) of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment | |
| Synonyms: | heterothermic poikilothermic | |
| Related terms: | cold-blooded | |
| Similar spelling: |
poikilotherm poikilothermic |
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