homeothermic
- adjective
- /ˌhoʊmiˈθɜrmɪk/
- Specialized
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homeotérmico
- Birds and mammals are homeothermic, which means they maintain a stable internal body temperature regardless of the environment.
Examples
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If we define a group called the homeothermic tetrapods, it contains the birds and the mammals.
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Homeothermic animals don't usually have lipids congealing in their guts, after all...
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Among the various species of wildlife, the homeothermic animals are capable of regulating their body heat in cold climates.
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In contrast to reptiles, which are ectothermic, homeothermic creatures can sustain their body temperatures through metabolic processes.
Synonyms
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An animal that keeps a steady temperature inside its body, like humans and birds
Animals such as birds and mammals that keep a steady warm body temperature no matter the weather
Having a steady warm body temperature even when the air is cold or hot
Antonyms
How Warm-Blooded
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
homeothermic = homeotherm (semi-transparent) = homeo + therm + ic
Formed by the regular adjectival suffix '-ic' added to the noun 'homeotherm', so the immediate derivation is straightforward.
Etymology
The word homeothermic comes from the Greek parts homeo- meaning 'same' and therm meaning 'heat', the same root in thermometer. So a homeothermic animal keeps its body 'heat' almost the same and keeps a steady temperature no matter the weather.