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Download Solution PDFAn animal whose body temperature fluctuates with the temperature of its environment is called
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Option 2 : a poikilotherm
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is a poikilotherm
Explanation:
- Animals are often classified based on their ability to regulate body temperature. This classification determines whether their body temperature remains constant or fluctuates with environmental conditions.
- Poikilotherms are animals whose body temperature varies with the temperature of their surroundings. Unlike homeotherms, they do not maintain a constant internal body temperature. Organisms like amphibians, reptiles, and fish are common examples of poikilotherms as they rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.
- Homoeotherm: These are animals that maintain a constant internal body temperature, regardless of environmental conditions. Examples include mammals and birds.
- Ectotherm: While ectotherms also rely on external sources of heat for body temperature regulation, this term primarily refers to the source of heat rather than the fluctuation in body temperature.
- Endotherm: These are animals that generate internal heat through metabolic processes to maintain a stable body temperature. Examples include humans, cats, and dogs.
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