Definition of Poikilothermal. Meaning of Poikilothermal. Synonyms of Poikilothermal

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Definition of Poikilothermal

Poikilothermal
Poikilothermal Poi`ki*lo*ther"mal (-th[~e]r"mal), Poikilothermic Poi`ki*lo*ther"mic (-th[~e]r"m[i^]k), a. [Gr. poiki`los changeable + E. thermal, thermic.] (Physiol.) Having a varying body temperature. See Homoiothermal.

Meaning of Poikilothermal from wikipedia

- A poikilotherm (/ˈpɔɪkələˌθɜːrm, pɔɪˈkɪləˌθɜːrm/) is an animal (Gr**** poikilos – 'various, spotted', and therme – 'heat) whose internal temperature varies...
- of these inlets are higher than that of the ocean. The temperatures, poikilothermal, of these negative estuaries also are higher than the general temperature...