Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What is the difference between ectotherms and endotherms? Give examples of both.
अंतर स्पष्ट करें
Advertisements
उत्तर
| Basis of Difference | Ectotherms | Endotherms |
|---|---|---|
| Main heat source | Depend mainly on external heat | Generate heat mainly through metabolism |
| Body temperature | Varies with the surroundings | Maintained relatively constant |
| Thermoregulation | Mainly behavioural | Physiological and behavioural mechanisms |
| Activity in cold conditions | Often becomes less active | Can remain active |
| Examples | Fish, amphibians and reptiles | Birds and mammals |
shaalaa.com
क्या इस प्रश्न या उत्तर में कोई त्रुटि है?
अध्याय 17: Organisms and Populations - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ९६१]
