Question
Distinguish between: Eurythermal and stenothermal.
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Answer
| Eurythermal | Stenothermal |
| 1. Animals which can tolerate wide range of temperatures are called eurythermal. | 1. Animals which can tolerate only narrow range of temperature fluctuations are called stenothermal. |
| 2. Eurythermal animals show reduced temperature sensitivity. | 2. Stenothermal animals show high temperature sensitivity. |
| 3. Body functions of eurythermal animals can occur at wide range of temperature range. E.g. Goat, man, cat, dog, tiger, cow, sheep, monkey, crab, etc. | 3. Body functions of stenothermal animals can occur at only narrow range of temperature range. E.g. Insects, fishes, reptiles, snakes, etc. |
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