DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

PLANT CLASSIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Animals that usually have the same body temperature, regardless of their surroundings are called:
A
terrestrial
B
aquatic
C
warm-blooded
D
cold-blooded
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homeothermic animals have constant body temperature regardless of external influence and they normally have high body temperature. Homeothermic animals are endothermic or warm-blooded animals. Examples include birds and mammals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Warm-blooded animals are defined as animals that can regulate and maintain constant internal body temperature. They can survive in any temperature range as they can adapt to it easily. Mammals are the best examples of warm-blooded animals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Warm-blooded animals maintain thermal homeostasis; that is, they keep their body temperature at a constant level. This involves the ability to cool down or produce more body heat.

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