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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Thermal Acclimatizationthe process by which an animal gradually adjusts to temperature changes in its environment | |
Thermoregulationthe regulation of internal temperature by negative feedback mechanisms | |
Torpora short-term state of reduced metabolic rate and body temperature that reduces the demand for energy during the night or day | |