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Those animal which can not maintain their body temp are known as:

Correct answer: B. Poikilotherms

  • A. Homeotherms
  • B. Poikilotherms
  • C. Warm-blooded
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The correct answer is Poikilotherms. These animals cannot maintain a constant body temperature and are often referred to as 'cold-blooded' because their body temperature changes with the environment. In contrast, Homeotherms and warm-blooded animals can regulate their body temperature internally and maintain it within a narrow range, regardless of external conditions. Therefore, Poikilotherms is the correct choice for animals that cannot maintain their body temperature.

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