ECTOTHERM
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Ectotherm.
Ectotherm - as a noun
An animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poikilothermExample Sentences
"Reptiles are ectotherms, which means they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature."
"Fish are ectotherms, so their body temperature matches the temperature of the water in which they live."
"Amphibians are ectotherms and often bask in the sun to warm themselves."
"Snakes are ectotherms that require heat from their environment to be active and digest food."
"Bearded dragons are ectotherms and can regulate their body temperature by moving between warm and cool zones."
Word Game Points
Is ECTOTHERM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ectotherm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ECTOTHERM has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ECTOTHERM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ectotherm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordECTOTHERM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ECTOTHERM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ectotherm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordECTOTHERM has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.