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ZOO 102 Animal Diversity, Phylogeny, and Vertebrate Structure Objective Question

Question

Organisms that are capable of generating internal heat to maintain a constant body temperature are known as:
Options
A Ectothermic
B Poikilothermic
C Diploblastic
D Endothermic
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Birds and mammals are endothermic, meaning they use metabolic processes to stay warm. Ectotherms rely on the environment for heat.

Hint

The prefix 'endo-' means internal.

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