Synonyms of poikilotherm
3 similar words · 10 opposite words
Another word for poikilotherm is ectothermic. Other synonyms of poikilotherm are poikilothermic and ectotherm. The opposite of poikilotherm is homeothermic.
Synonyms and similar words for poikilotherm
adjectiveCold-blooded.
- poikilothermicHaving a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
- ectothermicOf or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
nounA cold-blooded animal.
- ectothermA cold-blooded animal: one, such as an amphibian, fish, reptile, or arthropod, which has a limited ability to regulate...
Opposite of poikilotherm
adjectiveCold-blooded.
- endothermic
- homeothermicRelated to or being a homeotherm, an animal capable of maintaining a relatively constant body temperature independent...
- homoeothermic
- homoiothermic
- homothermicWarm-blooded.
nounA cold-blooded animal.
- endothermAn animal that maintains a constant body temperature.
- homeothermAny warm-blooded animal: one that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external influence.
- homoeotherm
- homoiotherm
- homotherm
Meaning of poikilotherm
- adjective Cold-blooded.
- noun A cold-blooded animal.
poikilotherm in other languages
Questions about synonyms of poikilotherm
- What is another word for poikilotherm?
- Poikilotherm has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ectothermic, poikilothermic and ectotherm.
- What is the opposite of poikilotherm?
- The opposite of poikilotherm is homeothermic.
- What does poikilotherm mean?
- Poikilotherm means cold-blooded.
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