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relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment
- Snakes are ectothermic animals, relying on the warmth of their surroundings to regulate their body temperature.
- Turtles, being ectothermic, often bask in the sun to raise their body temperature.
- Lizards exhibit ectothermic behavior, seeking out warm surfaces to maintain their preferred body temperature.
- Fish are ectothermic creatures, adjusting their metabolic rate according to the temperature of the water.
- Insects, being ectothermic, are highly dependent on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature.