Size-Related Differences in the Thermoregulatory Habits of Free-Ranging Komodo Dragons
Thermoregulatory processes were compared among three-size groups of free-ranging Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) comprising small (5–20 kg), medium (20–40 gm) and large (40–70 kg) lizards. While all size groups maintained a similar preferred body temperature of ≈35∘C, they achieved this end poi...
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Main Authors: | Henry J. Harlow, Deni Purwandana, Tim S. Jessop, John A. Phillips |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Zoology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/921371 |
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