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Distinguish between the following :Eurythermal and stenothermal.

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EurythermalStenothermal
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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