ECTOTHERMS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Ectotherms.
Ectotherms - 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
"Fish are ectotherms that adjust their body temperature based on the temperature of the water they inhabit."
"Some ectotherms, like certain species of snakes, can function in cooler environments due to their ability to regulate their body temperature."
"In contrast to ectotherms, mammals are endotherms that generate their own body heat."
"Reptiles are ectotherms that need to seek out warmer or cooler areas in their environment to regulate their body temperature."
"Some species of ectotherms can enter hibernation during cold weather to conserve energy."
Word Game Points
Is ECTOTHERMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ectotherms is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ECTOTHERMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is ECTOTHERMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ectotherms is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordECTOTHERMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ECTOTHERMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ectotherms is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordECTOTHERMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
