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Energy metabolism and body temperature in the Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) during torpor

R. Schaub, Auteur ; R. Prinzinger, Auteur ; E. Schleucher, Auteur

Dans Ornis Fennica (76(4) 1999)

Mousebirds (Coliiformes) respond to cold exposure and food limitation with nightly bouts of torpor. During torpor, metabolic rate and body temperature decrease markedly, which results in energy savings. The decrease in body temperature is a regu[...]

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