Cyclic bouts of extreme bradycardia counteract the high metabolism of frugivorous bats
Active flight requires the ability to efficiently fuel bursts of costly locomotion while maximizing energy conservation during non-flying times. We took a multi-faceted approach to estimate how fruit-eating bats (Uroderma bilobatum) manage a high-energy lifestyle fueled primarily by fig juice. Minia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2017-09-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/26686 |