Opah fish: First known "warm-blooded" fish- Science & Technology
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Opah fish became the first known "warm-blooded" fish
2. Warm-blooded animals changes their body temperature according to surroundings
3. Reptiles, amphibians and fish are cold-blooded.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?- Published on 06 May 15a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
ANSWER: 1,3
Warm-blooded creatures, like mammals and birds, try to keep the inside of their bodies at a constant temperature. They do this by generating their own heat when they are in a cooler environment, and by cooling themselves when they are in a hotter environment. Cold-blooded creatures take on the temperature of their surroundings. They are hot when their environment is hot and cold when their environment is cold. In hot environments, cold-blooded animals can have blood that is much warmer than warm-blooded animals.
