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Endothermy

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Endothermy is the ability of an organism to regulate its body temperature internally, typically by maintaining a constant and higher temperature than the surrounding environment.

Key Features

  • Ability to regulate body temperature internally
  • Constant and higher body temperature than environment

Pros

  • Allows for greater activity in a variety of environmental conditions
  • Enables efficient metabolism and digestion processes

Cons

  • Requires more energy consumption compared to ectothermy
  • Greater risk of overheating in extreme environments

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