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Poikilotherms

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Poikilotherms are those organisms whose internal temperature varies greatly with respect to the ambient temperature.

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Poikilotherms are those organisms whose internal temperature varies greatly with respect to the ambient temperature. Examples of poikilotherm include groups such as reptiles, amphibians and fishes.

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