Integrative studies of thermoregulation in ectothermic vertebrates in aquatic habitats. Annual progress report, 1 October 1981-31 December 1982

Technical Report · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:5036691

Spotila, J R; Standora, E A

Field experiments are underway to determine the behavioral mechanisms by which largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides, respond to rapid temperature changes in their natural environment. Site specificity of largemouth bass in Pond C has been determined. Laboratory experiments are clarifying the relationship between basking behavior of the turtle, Pseudemys scripta and its nutritional state. Theoretical analysis and mathematical modeling continue and have been used to define the role of body size in the thermoregulation of turtles.

• Research Organization: State Univ. Coll., Buffalo, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76EV02502
• OSTI ID: 5036691
• Report Number(s): DOE/EV/02502-20; ON: DE82022007
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of document are illegible
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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