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What does thermoregulate mean?

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In 1983 and 1984, the ability of whole broods to thermoregulate was tested as a function of brood size, nest environment, and brood age.
When they first hatch, young hummingbirds have few feathers and cannot thermoregulate.
Dragonflies perch to thermoregulate and to scan their territory for intruders, prey and mates.
Their body temperatures fluctuate from as low as 24 degrees C to as high as 33 degrees C. Unlike three-toed sloths, however, they do not thermoregulate by basking.
Sootywings appear to require shade to thermoregulate in their hot, sunny environment.
Severe overheating damages the dog's ability to thermoregulate and can lead to hypothermia if cooled too fast or with too much cold.

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