Where does “gigantothermy” come from?
gigantothermy (English) comes from English -thermy — heat.
gigantothermy (English): The increased ability of large ectothermic animals to maintain a high body temperature
Definitions
- The increased ability of large ectothermic animals to maintain a high body temperature
Ancestry of “gigantothermy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | -thermy | heat |