Definition

Referring to animals, especially birds and mammals, that maintain a stable and usually high body temperature regardless of the environment.

Example

Birds and mammals are considered homoiothermic because they can regulate their body temperature effectively.

Conversation

Did you know that birds are homoiothermic animals?

Really? I thought only mammals were like that.

It's interesting how both groups maintain their body temperature.

Yeah, it makes them really adaptable to different environments!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homoiothermic → It is formed from "homoios" (from Greek, meaning similar or alike) and "thermos" (from Greek, meaning heat). The word describes organisms that maintain a constant body temperature, hence being similar in temperature regardless of the environment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'similar' ('homoios') temperatures being maintained ('thermos') by certain animals, which helps you remember that homoiothermic refers to those that keep a constant body temperature.

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