Distinguish between poikilotherms and homeotherms and give an example of each
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Poikilotherms are organisms that cannot regulate their internal body temperature; their body temperatures are the same as their surrounding environment. These organisms are sometimes referred to as "cold-blooded" organisms and marine invertebrates are all poikilotherms. Homeotherms are organisms that can regulate and maintain a constant internal body temperature through physiological processes. These organisms are sometimes referred to as "warm blooded" animals and marine mammals are examples of poikilotherms.
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A) The dewpoint temperature is equal to temperature in a cloud. B) As dewpoint temperature increases, relative humidity decreases for a given temperature. C) The dewpoint temperature is always greater than temperature. D) The dewpoint temperature describes the maximum amount of moisture the air can contain. E) The dewpoint temperature does not tell the actual amount of moisture in the air.
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A) neutral ENSO. B) La Niña. C) El Niño. D) La Niña and El Niño.