Animals that rely on external factors to maintain their core temperature, such as basking in the sunlight, are known as
A) endotherms.
B) ectotherms.
C) mesotherms
D) warm-blooded animals.

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Animals that rely on external factors to maintain their core temperature are known as ectotherms. Endotherms, on the other hand, can generate internal heat to maintain their core temperature. Mesotherms are animals with characteristics of both endotherms and ectotherms. "Warm-blooded animals" is a colloquial term that can refer to both endotherms and mesotherms.

Animals That Rely on External Factors to Maintain Their Core