English Explanatory Dictionary

heliotherm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ectotherm that obtains its energy by basking in the sun, as butterflies.

Word forms

heliotherm heliotherms

Etymology

From helio- + -therm.

Related words

heliothermic heliothermy
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