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Significats de poikilotherm en anglès

portuguès
poiquilotérmico
espanyol
ectotermia

An animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals.

        poiquilotérmico
        rus
        холоднокровный организм

        "Poikilotherm" is the opposite of:

              холоднокровный организм
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              Examples for "ectotherm"
              Examples for "ectotherm"
              1
              We conclude that resource-allocation patterns do vary with age in a long-lived ectotherm.
              Pubmed
              2
              The effects of temperature on ectotherm growth have been well documented.
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              3
              Taken together, this study characterises uncoupling protein activity in an ectotherm for the first time.
              Pubmed
              4
              Here we present data on upper temperature limits of 34 tropical marine ectotherm species from seven phyla living in intertidal and subtidal habitats.
              Pubmed
              5
              From an evolutionary point of view, producers of ectotherm eggs need therefore to time egg-laying appropriately in order to avoid unfavourable thermal nest environments.
              Pubmed

              (Zoology) Having a body temperature that varies according to the outside temperature.

                    Ús de poikilotherm en anglès
                    1
                    Temperature has profound effects on behavior and aging in both poikilotherms and homeotherms.
                    Pubmed
                    2
                    Temperature is an important modulator of longevity and aging in both poikilotherms and homeotherm animals.
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                    3
                    Temperature profoundly affects aging in both poikilotherms and homeotherms.
                    Pubmed