Haemathermal

/ˌhiː.mə.ˈθɜːr.məl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an animal that maintains constant body temperature through internal heat production.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'thermē' (heat) + Latin '-alis' (of or relating to). An adjectival form of haematherm.

Kelly Says

The haemathermal strategy is energy-expensive but powerful—it lets mammals hunt at night, live in cold climates, and exercise intensely, advantages that reptiles simply can't match!

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