homotherm
- noun
- /ˈhoʊməˌθɜrm/
- Specialized
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homeotermo
- Birds are classified as homotherms because they regulate their body temperature internally.
Examples
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A mammal's ability to be a homotherm helps it stay active in cold environments.
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Unlike reptiles, homotherms can thrive in a wider range of climates.
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A homotherm can survive in diverse climates.
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Many mammals are classified as homotherms.
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Mammals, such as whales and humans, are examples of homotherms that maintain a stable body temperature regardless of the surroundings.
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Being a homotherm, a polar bear can hunt effectively even in freezing temperatures due to its ability to regulate its body heat.
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As homotherms, birds can adapt to various environments without sacrificing their body temperature control.
Synonyms
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An animal that keeps its body warm by making heat inside its body
An animal that keeps its body temperature almost the same in cold or hot places
An animal that keeps its body temperature nearly the same, like birds and mammals
Antonyms
- Specialized
An animal whose body heat changes with the air or water temperature like fish and reptiles
How Stable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Homotherm comes from the parts homo- meaning 'same' and therm meaning 'heat', the same 'therm' you see in thermometer. So a homotherm is an animal that keeps its body heat at a steady level, which is why mammals and birds can stay active in very cold or warm places.