Aerobic power, huddling and the efficiency of torpor in the South American marsupial, Dromiciops gliroides
Summary During periods of cold, small endotherms depend on a continuous supply of food and energy to maintain euthermic body temperature (Tb), which can be challenging if food is limited. In these conditions, energy-saving strategies are critical to reduce the energetic requirements for survival. Ma...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/1/12/1178 |