ClimateAugust 17, 2026

thermoregulatory

THUR-mo-REG-yuh-luh-tor-ee

Definition

Relating to the physiological or behavioral processes by which an organism maintains its internal body temperature.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'thermos' (heat) and the Latin 'regula' (rule or control). It entered English in the late 19th century to describe the biological regulation of heat.

In the news

In this article, the term is used to describe the capacity of butterfly species to manage their body temperature in response to changing environmental heat. It serves as a key metric for predicting which species are most likely to migrate to higher, cooler altitudes.

Butterflies On Move To Higher Ground

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