About The Word Poikilothermic

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Poikilothermic

Poikilothermic Meaning & Definition
Poikilothermic Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Poikilothermic?

[adj] of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment

Synonyms | Synonyms for Poikilothermic: cold-blooded | heterothermic | poikilothermous

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Poikilothermic In Webster's Dictionary

\Poi`ki*lo*ther"mic\ (-th[~e]r"m[i^]k), a. [Gr. poiki`los changeable + E. thermal, thermic.] (Physiol.) Having a varying body temperature. See {Homoiothermal}.

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