Why are amphibians and reptilians called poikilotherms? – InterviewSolution

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1.	Why are amphibians and reptilians called poikilotherms?
Answer» Amphibians and reptilians are called poikilotherms as they cannot maintain a constant body temperature. Their body temperature changes according to the change in surrounding temperature.

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