Which term best describes an animal that, although generating a significant amount of heat through metabolism, nonetheless does not maintain a constant body temperature?
A) heterothermic endotherm
B) homeothermic endotherm
C) heterothermic ectotherm
D) homeothermic ectotherm

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Heterothermic endotherms are animals that generate heat through metabolism but can allow their body temperature to vary, unlike homeothermic endotherms that maintain a constant body temperature.

Which Term Best Describes an Animal That, Although Generating a Significant