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Term: Homothermic

Description:

Homothermic is an adjective that refers to the ability of an organism to regulate its body temperature internally, maintaining a relatively constant temperature regardless of external conditions. This term is mainly used in the field of biology to describe animals and their ability to maintain homeostasis.

Sample Sentences:

1. The homothermic nature of mammals allows them to adapt to various environments and survive in extreme temperatures.

2. The bird's feathers provide insulation, aiding its homothermic mechanism of keeping a stable body temperature.

3. Reptiles are ectothermic creatures, unlike mammals which are homothermic.

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