Which of the following animals is an ectotherm?
A)human
B)parrot
C)spiny lobster
D)field mouse

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An ectotherm is an animal that regulates its body temperature through external factors, such as the sun or water temperature. Of the given options, only the spiny lobster fits this description as it is a crustacean that lives in water and regulates its body temperature through the surrounding water. The other options, humans, parrots, and field mice, are endotherms, meaning they regulate their body temperature through internal processes such as metabolism.

Which of the Following Animals Is an Ectotherm