An animal having a body temperature that is determined solely by the temperature of the environment is said to be
A)poikilothermic.
B)homeothermic.
C)ectothermic.
D)endothermic.
E)None of the choices is correct

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An animal with a body temperature determined solely by the temperature of the environment is called an ectotherm, also known as poikilothermic. Homeothermic animals can regulate their body temperature internally, regardless of the ambient temperature. Endothermic animals can control their body temperature by generating metabolic heat internally.

An Animal Having a Body Temperature That Is Determined Solely