- ectothermic
- ec·to·therm·ic (ek″to-thurґmik) 1. pertaining to or characterized by ectothermy. 2. poikilothermic.
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ectothermic — adjective see ectotherm … New Collegiate Dictionary
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ectothermic — ec·to·ther·mic … English syllables
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