POIKILOTHERM


Meaning of POIKILOTHERM in English

[ 'pɔɪkɪlə(ʊ)ˌθə:m ]

■ noun Zoology an organism that cannot regulate its body temperature except by behavioural means such as basking or burrowing. Often contrasted with homeotherm .

Derivatives

~al adjective

~ic adjective

~y noun

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