ectothermic
Pronunciation
/ˌɛktoʊˈθɝmɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "ectothermic"in English

ectothermic
01

relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment

Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
ungradable
Examples
Snakes are ectothermic animals, relying on the warmth of their surroundings to regulate their body temperature.
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