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Endothermy vs Ectothermy - What's the difference?

endothermy | ectothermy |

In biology|lang=en terms the difference between endothermy and ectothermy

is that endothermy is (biology) a form of thermoregulation in which heat is generated by the organism's metabolism while ectothermy is (biology) the condition of being ectothermic or warm-blooded; the ability to maintain the body's temperature.

As nouns the difference between endothermy and ectothermy

is that endothermy is (biology) a form of thermoregulation in which heat is generated by the organism's metabolism while ectothermy is (biology) the condition of being ectothermic or warm-blooded; the ability to maintain the body's temperature.

endothermy

English

Noun

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  • (biology) A form of thermoregulation in which heat is generated by the organism's metabolism

    • ectothermy

    English

    Noun

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