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What is the meaning of ectotherms?


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Ectotherms:

  1. Ectotherms are commonly called cold-blooded animals.
  2. They gain most of their heat from external sources.
  3. These animals can produce only a low amount of heat and their metabolism is also less.
  4. Examples of ectothermic animals include amphibians, fish, lizards, other reptiles, etc.

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