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Data on thermal biology reported by G.D. Wylie and co-researchers
June 21st, 2009
"1," scientists in the United States report. "We examined multiple hypotheses regarding differences in body temperatures of the Giant Gartersnake using temperature-sensitive radio telemetry and an information-theoretic analytical approach. 2. Giant Gartersnakes selected body temperatures near 30 degrees C, and males and females had similar body temperatures most of the year, except during the midsummer gestation period. 3. Seasonal differences in the body temperatures of males and females may relate to both the costs associated with thermoregulatory behavior, such as predation, and the benefits associated with maintaining optimal body temperatures, such as successful...
Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2009-06-21)
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