Combined Science GCSE
Ectothermic animals
What Ectothermic animals means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ectothermic animals
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Animals such as reptiles that rely on external heat sources and may behaviourally regulate their temperature, for example by basking or seeking shade.
Topics that use Ectothermic animals
- Abiotic factors (AQA GCSE)
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