adjective
- able to tolerate or thrive across a wide range of temperatures
Usage: biology; ecology
Examples
- Cockroaches are eurythermous insects that can survive in both cold and warm environments.
- Many aquatic organisms are eurythermous, allowing them to inhabit diverse climates.
- The eurythermous nature of certain bacteria enables them to colonize geothermal vents and arctic regions.
- Unlike stenothermal fish, eurythermous species can adapt to seasonal temperature fluctuations.
- Rats are considered eurythermous animals because they thrive in a variety of thermal conditions.