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Created: 2025-03-05T14:09:06

endotherms  

Definition

  • Information An endotherm is an animal that generates and controls its internal heat so that its body core temperature can be regulated at a level different than the ambient temperature.

    Created: 3/5/25

    (en)
  • Information Kendi vücut ısısını meydana getiren kuş ve memeliler gibi sıcakkanlı hayvanlar için eskiden kullanılan bir terim. (tr)
  • Information Un endotherme est un animal qui génère et contrôle sa chaleur interne de manière à ce que la température centrale de son corps puisse être régulée à un niveau différent de la température ambiante.

    Created: 3/19/25

    (fr)

Scope note

  • The opposite of endotherms is ectotherms, whose body temperature comes from the heat provided by the external environment. (en)

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