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Explain Warm Blooded Cold Blooded Inappropriate Terms Endotherms Ectotherms Issue

The terms 'warm-blooded' and 'cold-blooded' are inappropriate because ectotherms' body temperatures vary with the environment and are not necessarily cold.

'Lämpiverinen' ja 'kylmäverinen' ovat sopimattomia termejä, koska ektotermien ruumiinlämpö vaihtelee ympäristön mukaan, eikä se välttämättä ole kylmä.

Front Explain why warm-blooded and cold-blooded are inappropriate terms for endotherms and ectotherms.
Back Issue with warm/cold blooded:
  • Ectotherms dont necessarily have cold blood - their internal temp just depends on external condiitons

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