2 sentences with 'thermos'

Example sentences and phrases with the word thermos and other words derived from it.


« Animals whose body temperature changes with that of the environment are called poikilotherms (from poikilos: variable; thermos: temperature). These animals tend to reduce their activity or hibernate when cold weather arrives. »
« Humans, mammals in general (e.g. domestic animals) and birds maintain a constant temperature in the face of environmental changes. We say that they are homeotherms (from homeo: equal; thermos: temperature). This is why people should avoid losing body heat by wearing warm clothing. »

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