In ectotherms, body temperature mainly depends on external heat sources, unlike endotherms. That is, ectotherm body temperature rises and falls along with the temperature of the surrounding environment. Although ectotherms do generate some metabolic heat—like all living things—ectotherms can’t increase this heat production to maintain a specific internal temperature.
Most ectotherms do regulate their body temperature to some degree, though. They just don’t do it by producing heat. Instead, they use other strategies, such as behavior—seeking sun, shade, etc.—to find environments whose temperature meets their needs.