Endothermy
A) is a characteristic of most animals found in tropical zones.
B) is a characteristic of animals that have a fairly constant body temperature.
C) is a term equivalent to cold-blooded.
D) is a characteristic of mammals but not of birds.
E) is seen only in insects and in certain predatory fishes.

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Endothermy refers to the ability of an animal to maintain a constant body temperature regardless of the external temperature. This is a characteristic of animals such as mammals and birds, which are able to generate and retain heat through metabolic processes.