Endotherm
Pronunciation: /ˈɛndoʊˈθɝm/
Endotherm (noun)
- An animal that uses energy from inside its body to keep its temperature steady.
- A process that takes in heat energy from its surroundings.
Examples
- A lizard can be an endotherm that uses heat to stay active.
- The animal is an endotherm because it uses heat to regulate its body.