ectothermic
Definition
adjective. an animal that relies on external heat sources to regulate body temperature.
Example Sentence
Rattlesnakes are ectothermic animals.
More Example Sentences
Lizards are ectothermic and bask in sunlight.
Synonyms
cold-blooded; temperature-dependent; poikilothermic
Antonyms
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