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homoiotherm
(English) Organisms maintaining a constant internal temperature, usually above that of their environment. Some oceanic fishes attain temperatures above their surroundings due to muscular activity, control of a surficial vascular network and a small ratio of surface to volume, e.g. Thunnus. Also spelt homeotherm. (See also: homeotherm)

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