An organism that has behavioral strategies to manage the gain of heat from and the loss of heat to the environment,but lacks a physiological temperature-regulating mechanism,is termed a(n)

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An organism that has behavioral strategies to manage the gain of heat from and the loss of heat to the environment, but lacks a physiological temperature-regulating mechanism is called an ectotherm. Ectotherms rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature, such as basking in the sun or seeking shade. They are also known as poikilotherms, which means their internal body temperature varies with the surrounding environment. Examples of ectotherms include reptiles, amphibians, and some fish. The other answer choices do not fit the description provided in the question.

An Organism That Has Behavioral Strategies to Manage the Gain