Homothermic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of birds and mammals; having constant and relatively high body temperature.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- As one of the few homothermic animals on the planet, humans are able to survive in a wide range of environments.
- Birds are homothermic, meaning that they have a constant body temperature that is relatively high.
- Unlike many reptiles, mammals are homothermic, relying on internal processes to regulate their body temperature.
- In cold climates, homothermic animals like polar bears and penguins have specialized adaptations to conserve heat.
- Homothermic animals such as humans and birds generate internal heat, regardless of the external temperature.