Poikilotherms

question 27

Multiple Choice

Poikilotherms

• A) allow their internal temperature to vary.
• B) maintain a higher internal temperature than the environment.
• C) maintain a lower internal temperature than the environment.
• D) are ectotherms.
• E) none of the above

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