ScienceAugust 16, 2026

endotherms

EN-duh-thurmz

Definition

Animals that are capable of maintaining a stable internal body temperature through internal metabolic processes, regardless of the temperature of their surroundings.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'therme' meaning 'heat', reflecting the biological capacity to produce internal body warmth.

In the news

The article uses this term to classify birds as creatures that generate their own heat, contrasting them with cold-blooded crocodiles that rely on the environment.

Crocodiles can’t fly. Birds can. Scientists have finally figured out why

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Telangana Today

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