Which one of the following group of animals is homeothermic ?
A
Reptiles
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B
Amphibians
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C
Birds
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D
Fishes
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Solution
The correct option is C Birds Homeothermy is the phenomenon of thermoregulation to maintain a stable internal body temperature regardless of external environment. Animals showing this phenomenon are called as homeothermic animals. In these animals, the internal body temperature is higher than the outside environment. Examples of homeothermic animals include humans, birds.