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Why are toads called Poikilothermic?


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Poikilothermic:

  1. The organisms that can change their internal body temperature according to the environment are called poikilothermic.
  2. Some examples of Poikilothermic animals are fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
  3. Toads have a wide range of temperatures and can fluctuate their body temperature according to the environment.
  4. Hence, toads are called Poikilothermic animals.

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