Question

What are poikilotherms? Give example?

Answer 1

Poikilotherms:

1. An animal that regulates its internal body temperature throughout a wide range of temperatures, frequently in response to changes in the ambient temperature is known as poikilotherms.
2. "Ectotherms" or "cold-blooded creatures" are alternate terms for poikilotherms.
3. A minor change in body temperature has little effect on poikilotherms.
4. Poikilothermic organisms are often known as ectotherms.
5. Example: fishes, amphibians, or reptiles.