Eurythermal

/ˌjʊərɪˈθɜːrməl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of tolerating or thriving in a wide range of temperatures.

Etymology

From eurytherm plus the adjective suffix '-al'. Describes organisms with broad temperature tolerance in ecological and biological contexts.

Kelly Says

Rats and humans are both eurythermal creatures, which is why we've successfully spread to every continent from Antarctica to deserts—our bodies are flexible enough to handle almost any temperature!

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