Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stenotherm
Noun
/ˌstɛnəˈθɜrm/
Definition
A stenotherm is an organism that is adapted to live in a narrow range of temperatures.
Examples
- The stenotherm fish species can only survive in waters that remain between 15°C and 20°C.
- Many stenotherm plants are found in tropical climates, where the temperature is consistently warm.
Meaning
The term refers to a species that cannot tolerate extreme temperature variations and thrives only in specific temperature conditions.
Synonyms
- Temperature-sensitive
- Specialized temperature organism
- Thermophilic
