AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Great examples of ectothermic organisms are reptiles and fish. In the image below an example reptile is shown. Since these organisms rely on the environment for body temperature regulations, they exhibit different behaviors in reaction to changing external temperatures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ectotherms include the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. The body temperature of an aquatic ectotherm is usually very close to the temperature of the surrounding water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adaptations. Various patterns of behavior enable certain ectotherms to regulate body temperature to a useful extent. To warm up, reptiles and many insects find sunny places and adopt positions that maximise their exposure; at harmfully high temperatures they seek shade or cooler water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ectothermic animals include most invertebrates, fish, amphibians, and non-avian reptiles, with a few exceptions. The following are common ectotherm examples: Frogs and salamanders. Snakes, lizards, alligators, and turtles.