Question

Distinguish between poikilothermic and homeothermic.

Answer 1

Poikilothermic: 

• The animals which change their body temperature according to the environment are called poikilothermic animals. 
• These cold blooded animals, e.g., fishes, amphibians and reptiles.

Homeothermic: 

• The animals which maintain constant body temperature irrespective of environmental changes are called homeothermic animals
• These are warm blooded animals, e.g., birds and mammals.