Biology A-Level
Thermoregulation in ectotherms
What Thermoregulation in ectotherms means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Thermoregulation in ectotherms
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Gaining most heat from the environment and relying heavily on behavioural responses such as basking, seeking shade, burrowing or changing posture, with some physiological responses such as altering heart rate or metabolic rate.
Topics that use Thermoregulation in ectotherms
- Communication and homeostasis (OCR A-Level)
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