Biology JAMB

Cold blooded animals are referred to as?

A. Poikilothermic
B. Homothermic
C. Polythermic
D. Homeostatic

Correct Answer:

Option A – Poikilothermic

Explanation

Insects, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are cold-blooded because their body temperature changes along with the external temperature which are known as poikilothermic, while birds and mammals are warm-blooded because they maintain a high body temperature regardless of the external temperature.

A poikilothermic is an animal whose internal temperature varies considerably. It is the opposite of a homoeothermic, an animal which maintains thermal homeostasis

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