Glossary 4.3


The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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Ectotherm

an animal that maintains its body temperature by absorbing thermal energy from the environment


Effector

the element (or elements) of a feeback system that acts to return the system to its optimal state


Endotherm

an animal that maintains its body temperature by internal mechanisms


Estivation

a state of torpor that enables an animal to survive the summer by reducing the demad for energy