BIOLOGY

JAMB 2014 - Question 48

Biology 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 48: An example of poikilothermic organism is a

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
An example of poikilothermic organism is a
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

Poikilothermic organism is an organism whose body temperature changes as the temperature of the environment changes e.g. are amphibians (toads), reptiles(lizards) and Pisces (fishes). Rabbit and bird are mammals and aves respectively with constant body temperature. Cockroach is an invertebrate with chitinous exoskeleton not affected by changes in temperature.