Let me share with you a comparison between Endotherm and Ectotherm.
Aspect | Endotherm | Ectotherm |
Cold/Warm blooded | Warm-Blooded | Cold-Blooded |
Metabolism | High and constant | Low and variable |
Body Temperature | Relatively constant | Fluctuates with the environment |
Source of Heat | Internal (metabolic heat) | External (environmental heat) |
Energy Efficiency | Higher energy expenditure | Lower energy expenditure |
Activity Levels | Active in a wide range of temperatures | Activity levels depend on environmental temperature |
Adaptation to Climate | Can inhabit a wide range of environments | Limited to specific temperature ranges |
Reproduction | Can reproduce year-round | Reproduction often tied to temperature and seasonal changes |
Examples | · Birds · Mammals | · Reptiles · Amphibians · Most invertebrates |