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ectothermic
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relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment
Examples
Snakes are ectothermic animals, relying on the warmth of their surroundings to regulate their body temperature.
Turtles, being ectothermic, often bask in the sun to raise their body temperature.
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