A Moment of Science
Scientists dislike using the terms "cold blooded" and "warm blooded."
You probably already know that humans are warm-blooded, while creatures like snakes are cold-blooded. Scientists prefer the terms endothermic and ectothermic. Snakes are ectothermic–they’re dependent on their environment for heat.
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