homothermic

Examples

• All

• Most mammals are homothermic, enabling them to survive in a wide range of climates.

• Some homothermic animals can survive in extremely cold climates.

• The homothermic nature of these species allows for high levels of metabolic activity.

• Are all birds homothermic creatures?

• Birds are homothermic animals, maintaining a steady body temperature even in cold weather.

• Most mammals are homothermic, allowing them to thrive in various environmental conditions.

• The homothermic characteristics of these animals help them regulate their body heat effectively.

Synonyms

W

warm-blooded

vshomothermic

• Specialized

4 3.5

An animal that keeps a steady temperature inside its body, like humans and birds

is limited to birds and mammals with a relatively high body temperature

H

homeothermic

vshomothermic

• Specialized

9.8

Keeping a steady, fairly high body temperature no matter the weather

is the same idea but spelled differently

H

homoiothermic

vshomothermic

• Specialized

9.9

Having a steady warm body temperature even when the air is cold or hot

is the same idea but written with a different form

Antonyms

C

cold-blooded

• Specialized

5 3.7

An animal whose body temperature changes with the air or water temperature

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology