Maintaining Body Temperature Ecotherms Flashcards
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Explain why it is important to maintain a constant body temperature
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Define ectotherm.
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An ectotherm is an organism that relies on external sources or heat to regulate its body temperature.
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Make a list of five ectotherms.
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Explain how basking on a hot rock in the sun can help an ectotherm to regulate its body temperature.
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