NEET2009ZoologyOrganisms and PopulationsActual
Animals having a built in thermostat to maintain constant body temperature are known as
Options
- Abiothermic
- Bpoikilothermic
- Coligothermic
- Dhomeothermic
Correct answer
D. homeothermic
Step-by-step solution
Homeothermic are the animals having a nearly uniform or constant body temperature. These animals are known as warm blooded animals, eg, birds, man. Poikilothermic are those, having a variable temperature which fluctuates with that of environment. They are called the cold blooded animals, eg, reptiles, amphibians.