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ectothermic

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ectothermic (kt-thûrmk) or ec·to·ther·mal (-ml) or ec·to·ther·mous (-ms)
adj.
Of or relating to an organism that regulates its body temperature largely by exchanging heat with its surrounding environment.
ectothermic [ek″to-ther´mik]
1. pertaining to or characterized by ectothermy.
2. poikilothermic.
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