Ectotherms regulate their body temperature mainly by behavioral means, depending on external heat, since those organisms do not have temperature control mechanisms like endotherms.

Some common behavioral strategies ectotherms use to regulate their body temperature include basking in the sun to absorb heat, seeking shade or burrowing underground to cool off, and adjusting their activity levels based on the temperature. For example, reptiles like snakes and lizards are often seen basking on rocks or tree branches to warm up, while desert-dwelling animals like the kangaroo rat are nocturnal to avoid the heat of the day.

Ectotherms can also regulate their body temperature through physiological means, such as changing their metabolic rate or behavior in response to temperature changes. For example, some fish can adjust their metabolic rate to cope with changes in water temperature, while insects like bees can generate heat through muscle activity to maintain a stable body temperature.

Overall, ectotherms have evolved a variety of strategies to cope with fluctuations in temperature and maintain optimal body function in their environment.

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