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Ectothermic vs Ectothermy - What's the difference?

ectothermic | ectothermy |

As an adjective ectothermic

is of, or relating to an ectotherm; cold-blooded.

As a noun ectothermy is

(biology) the condition of being ectothermic or warm-blooded; the ability to maintain the body's temperature.

ectothermic

English

Adjective

(head)
  • of, or relating to an ectotherm; cold-blooded

    • ectothermy

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (biology) The condition of being ectothermic or warm-blooded; the ability to maintain the body's temperature