Ectothermic

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Synonyms of ectothermic

Antonyms of ectothermic

Collocations of ectothermic

ectothermic animals
Frequency: 80 %

Ectothermic animals rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.

ectothermic reptiles
Frequency: 70 %

Ectothermic reptiles bask in the sun to warm up their bodies.

ectothermic organisms
Frequency: 60 %

Ectothermic organisms adjust their behavior based on the temperature of their environment.

ectothermic species
Frequency: 50 %

Ectothermic species have evolved various strategies to cope with temperature fluctuations.

Idiomatic Expressions for ectothermic

  • Phrase: Ectothermic metabolism
    Meaning: Describes the metabolic process of ectothermic organisms that do not internally regulate their body temperature.
    Usage: Snakes rely on ectothermic metabolism to regulate their body temperature by moving between warm and cool environments.