Synonyms for ectotherm
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A cold-blooded animal: one, such as an amphibian, fish, reptile, or arthropod, which has a limited ability to regulate its body temperature and whose body temperature thus depends on the ambient temperature.
Forms
- Plural
- ectotherms → poikilotherms…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ectotherm | rising | |
| poikilotherm | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- poikilotherm