Endotherms need more energy than ectotherms since they must do more metabolic work to maintain body temperature.

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Endotherms have the ability to regulate their body temperature internally, but this requires more energy as they use metabolic processes to generate heat to maintain their body temperature. Ectotherms, on the other hand, rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature and therefore do not require as much energy.

Endotherms Need More Energy Than Ectotherms Since They Must Do