ectotherm

(ec-to-therm) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an animal that relies on external sources for body heat.

The snake is an ectotherm, relying on external sources for body heat.

Lizards are examples of ectotherms.

cold-blooded animal; reptile; amphibian

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