Heterothermy vs. Homeotherm — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Heterothermy and Homeotherm
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Heterothermy
Heterothermy or heterothermia (from Greek ἕτερος heteros "other" and θέρμη thermē "heat") is a physiological term for animals that vary between self-regulating their body temperature, and allowing the surrounding environment to affect it. In other words, they exhibit characteristics of both poikilothermy and homeothermy.
Homeotherm
An organism, such as a mammal or bird, having a body temperature that is constant and largely independent of the temperature of its surroundings.
Heterothermy
The possession of characteristics of both poikilothermy and homeothermy.
Homeotherm
A creature that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.
Homeotherm
A homoiothermal animal.
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