Q. Which of the following animals are poikilotherms?
  1. Fish
  2. Insects
  3. Birds
  4. Crocodile
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
Notes: Poikilotherms (cold-blooded animals) are those whose body temperature varies with the environment. Fish, insects, and reptiles (like crocodiles) are poikilotherms. Birds, along with mammals, are homeotherms (warm-blooded) and maintain a constant internal temperature. Thus, options 1, 2, and 4 are correct, while birds (option 3) are not poikilothermic.
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