homothermic
- adjective
- /ˌhoʊməˈθɜrmɪk/
- Specialized
- Birds are homothermic animals, maintaining a steady body temperature even in cold weather.
Examples
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Most mammals are homothermic, enabling them to survive in a wide range of climates.
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Some homothermic animals can survive in extremely cold climates.
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The homothermic nature of these species allows for high levels of metabolic activity.
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Are all birds homothermic creatures?
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Birds are homothermic animals, maintaining a steady body temperature even in cold weather.
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Most mammals are homothermic, allowing them to thrive in various environmental conditions.
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The homothermic characteristics of these animals help them regulate their body heat effectively.
Synonyms
An animal that keeps a steady temperature inside its body, like humans and birds
Keeping a steady, fairly high body temperature no matter the weather
Having a steady warm body temperature even when the air is cold or hot
Antonyms
- Specialized
An animal whose body temperature changes with the air or water temperature
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Homothermic comes from the parts homo- meaning 'same' and therm- meaning 'heat', and you can see therm- in everyday words like thermostat or thermal. That's why a homothermic animal is 'warm-blooded' and keeps its body temperature steady even when the weather changes.