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Explain the term Ectotherm and Endotherm.

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Endotherm and Ectotherm. Homeotherms are animals which keep their body temperature constant. They are also called warm-blooded or endothermal animals. Poikilotherms are animals in which body temperature changes with the change in environment. They are also called cold blooded or ectothermal animals.
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