Ectotherms vs endotherms Flashcards

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Give two differences between ectotherms and endotherms

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Ectotherms (e.g reptiles, insects): Body temp varies with the environment; use behaviour to regulate temp
Endotherms (e.g mammals, birds): Maintain constant body temp using physiological mechanismsW

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Which group needs more food, ectotherms or endotherms

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Endotherms - to fuel metabolic heat production

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