Module 52 Terms - Energy Flow through Ecosystems Flashcards

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Endotherms

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Regulate their internal body temperature

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Ectotherms

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Organisms that typically generate relatively small amounts of heat, so their body temperatures are strongly impacted by external conditions

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Metabolic rate

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The number of calories an organism burns over time at rest

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