Question

Animals that rely on heat from the environment rather than of metabolism, to raise their body temperature are in the strict sense called

• A. Ectothermic
• B. Homoeothermic
• C. Endothermic
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ectothermic

Animals that rely on heat from the environment rather than of metabolism, to raise their body temperature are in the strict sense called Ectothermic or poikilotherms Eg. pisces. reptiles, amphibians.

So, the correct answer is 'Ectothermic'