Question

Does homeothermic mean warm-blooded?

Answer 1

Homeothermic :

1. The term "homeothermic" refers to having a generally constant body temperature that is almost independent of the temperature of the environment.
2. Warm-blooded is a colloquial term for animals that can keep their body temperature above that of their surroundings.
3. Thus the homeothermic term is used for warm-blooded animals.
4. Homeothermic organisms, in particular, regulate metabolic activities to maintain a constant body temperature.