Ectotherm
An animal whose body temperature depends on its environment
Real World Example
Imagine trying to keep your house at a comfortable temperature without a thermostat, relying solely on the weather outside. Just like the temperature inside your house fluctuates with the external climate, an ectotherm's body temperature changes with its surroundings. In this analogy, the house represents the ectotherm, and the lack of a thermostat is akin to the animal's dependence on external conditions to regulate its body temperature, illustrating how both are directly influenced by their environments.
Practice Version
