Definition: any animal that depends on external sources such as sunlight or heated surfaces to regulate body temperature.
Connection: This pictures shows a small frog which is an example of an ectotherm. Frogs use their environment to regulate their body temperature as needed.
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"ectotherm". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
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