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Which of these describes an 'Ectotherm'?
AAn animal that generates heat internally
BAn animal that depends on external heat sources
CA plant that grows in shade
DA bacteria that lives in volcanoes
✓ Correct Answer: B — An animal that depends on external heat sources
Ectotherms (cold-blooded) regulate their body temperature using environmental heat.
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