poikilothermy

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poikilothermy [poi″kĭ-lo-ther´me]

the state of having a body temperature that varies with that of the environment.

1. the ability of organisms to adapt themselves to variations in the temperature of the environment.

2. ectothermy.

poikilothermy

the physiological state of having body temperature that varies with that of the environment.

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