Heliotherm
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heliotherm is a noun meaning (biology) An ectotherm that obtains its energy by basking in the sun, as butterflies.
Meaning
(biology) An ectotherm that obtains its energy by basking in the sun, as butterflies.
Word Forms
- heliotherms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heliophilia, heliotaxis, homoiotherm, homotherm, homoeotherm, eurytherm.
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