Multiple choice

Which of the following classes of animal belongs to poikilothermy?

  1. Amphibia
  2. Aves
  3. Mammals
  4. Reptilia

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 2 and 4

  5. 3 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A poikilotherm is an organism whose internal temperature varies considerably. Both amphibians as well as reptiles are poikilothermal animals.

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