noun
- an animal that maintains a constant body temperature regardless of environmental temperature
Usage: biological term
Examples
- Mammals and birds are homeotherms that regulate their internal temperature.
- Unlike reptiles, homeotherms can remain active in cold weather.
- The metabolic rate of a homeotherm increases in cold environments.
- Penguins are remarkable homeotherms that survive in Antarctic conditions.
- Being a homeotherm allows humans to live in diverse climates.
- The evolution of homeotherms was a major advancement in animal biology.