poikilothermic

Meanings

• adjective

  An organism that cannot regulate its body temperature and relies on its environment to maintain temperature.

  - "The snake is a poikilothermic animal that lives in cold climates."
  - "Poikilothermic organisms have a lower metabolic rate compared to homeothermic animals."

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Variants

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poikilotherm , poikilothermic , poikilotherms

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'poikilos' meaning 'varied' and 'therme' meaning 'heat'.

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Trivia

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1. Poikilothermic animals have a slower metabolism than homeothermic animals.

2. Poikilothermic animals are more common in nature than homeothermic animals.

3. Some poikilothermic animals can change color to blend in with their environment for camouflage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Homeothermic: An organism that can regulate its body temperature internally.

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Poikilothermic organisms are also known as cold-blooded animals. They are widely found in nature and include reptiles, amphibians, fish, and some insects.

How to Memorize "poikilothermic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal that changes color with its environment. This animal is an example of a poikilothermic organism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poikilothermic' with 'cold-blooded' or 'ectothermic' animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Poorly Insulated Organisms Keep In Temperature' to remember the meaning of poikilothermic.

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