ectotherm
(ec-to-therm)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an animal that depends on external sources for body heat.
Example Sentence
The snake is an ectotherm, relying on external sources for body heat.
Synonyms
cold-blooded animal; poikilotherm; bradymetabolic
Antonyms
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