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Organisms with the ability to maintain constant body temperature are known as:

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Ectotherms
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Homeotherms
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Kleptotherms
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Poikilotherms
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Solution

The correct option is B Homeotherms
  • Homeotherms are those organisms who can keep their body temperature constant regardless of external temperature.
  • Kleptotherm is a form of regulating body temperature by sharing the body heat of another organism.
  • Poikilotherm is an organism whose internal temperature fluctuates periodically. They are also known as ectotherms.

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