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homoiothermic
/ ³óəʊˌ³¾É”ɪəˈθɜ˳¾Éª°ì /
adjective
- (of birds and mammals) having a constant body temperature, usually higher than the temperature of the surroundings; warm-blooded Compare poikilothermic
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Derived Forms
- ³ó´Çˈ³¾´Ç¾±´ÇËŒ³Ù³ó±ð°ù³¾²â, noun
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John Hunter suggested that two groups should be known as "animals of permanent heat at all atmospheres" and "animals of a heat variable with every atmosphere," but later Bergmann suggested that they should be known as "homoiothermic" and "poikilothermic" animals.
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