Definition

A living thing that can only survive in a specific and limited temperature range.

Example

The stenotherm fish can only thrive in the cold waters of the Arctic.

Conversation

Did you know that a stenotherm can only survive in a specific temperature range?

Really? I didn't know that about some organisms.

Yeah, it's fascinating how they can’t handle temperature changes at all.

That must make them really vulnerable to climate change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stenotherm is formed from "steno-" (from Greek "stenos", meaning narrow) and "therm" (from Greek "thermos", meaning heat). The word describes organisms that thrive in a narrow range of temperatures, indicating their sensitivity to temperature changes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'narrow' ('steno-') and 'heat' ('therm') to remember that 'stenotherm' refers to organisms that can only survive within a narrow temperature range.

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