CAMPBEL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
CAMPBEL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
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ISBN: 9780136538820
Author: Taylor
Publisher: INTER PEAR
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To determine: Whether a large tropical reptile that has a high and relatively stable body temperature is an endotherm or an ectotherm.

Concept introduction: The animals can be classified as endothermsor ectothermsdepending on their intrinsic ability to maintain a constant body temperature. The endotherms maintain a constant body temperature through heat produced by the metabolism. On the other hand, the ectotherms maintain a constant body temperature by gaining heat from the surroundings.

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