Definition

A type of animal that can produce its own heat to keep its body temperature stable, usually warmer than the environment around it.

Example

Birds and mammals are examples of endotherms that can regulate their body temperature.

Conversation

Did you know that a dolphin is an endotherm?

Really? I thought they were just fish!

No, they generate their own body heat since they're warm-blooded, just like us.

That's fascinating! I never realized how similar we are to some animals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Endotherm → It is formed from "endo-" (from Greek "endon", meaning within) and "therm" (from Greek "thermos", meaning heat). The word "endotherm" refers to an organism that generates heat internally to maintain its body temperature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'endo-' meaning 'within' and 'therm' meaning 'heat' — this helps you remember that an endotherm is an organism that maintains its body heat from within.

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