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Explain the term homoiothermous.


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Homoiothermous:

  1. Homoiothermous or homeotherms are animals that maintain their body temperature at a constant level, generally above than that of the environment, with the help of their metabolic activity.
  2. Homeotherms are warm-blooded animals that maintain a constant body temperature.
  3. Birds, mammals, etc are examples of homeothermic animals.

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