1. Plural of endothermy; the physiological process by which organisms generate and maintain body heat through internal metabolic processes.
Usage: scientific/biological term; typically used in plural form when discussing multiple instances or types

Examples

• Mammals and birds rely on endothermies to maintain constant body temperatures regardless of environmental conditions.
• The study compared the endothermies of different species to understand metabolic efficiency.
• Endothermies require significant energy expenditure, which is why warm-blooded animals need frequent meals.
• Scientists examined the endothermies of arctic animals to explain their survival in extreme cold.
• The evolution of endothermies allowed vertebrates to thrive in diverse climates.