Eurytherm
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A eurytherm is an organism, often specifically an ectotherm, that can function at a wide range of different body temperatures.
For example, desert pupfish can function in waters from 4º to 45ºC.[1]
Eurytherms are contrasted to stenothermic organisms.[2]
References
External links
- The dictionary definition of eurytherm at Wiktionary
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