Small ruminants: Farmers' hope in a world threatened by water scarcity
OF Akinmoladun, V Muchenje, FN Fon, CT Mpendulo - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Water is one of the most important nutrients to livestock. It is so essential
that more than half the volume of the animal's body is water. However, its availability is …
that more than half the volume of the animal's body is water. However, its availability is …
When water interacts with temperature: Ecological and evolutionary implications of thermo‐hydroregulation in terrestrial ectotherms
The regulation of body temperature (thermoregulation) and of water balance (defined here
as hydroregulation) are key processes underlying ecological and evolutionary responses to …
as hydroregulation) are key processes underlying ecological and evolutionary responses to …
[图书][B] The biology of deserts
D Ward - 2016 - books.google.com
This book offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to desert ecology and adopts a
strong evolutionary focus. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis …
strong evolutionary focus. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis …
Anatomy and physiology of the reptile renal system
PH Holz - Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, 2020 - vetexotic.theclinics.com
The kidneys function to maintain a constant extracellular environment within the body. They
excrete waste products, maintain normal concentrations of salt and water, regulate acid …
excrete waste products, maintain normal concentrations of salt and water, regulate acid …
Hydroregulation: A neglected behavioral response of lizards to climate change?
This chapter discusses the effect on water budgets of six hydroregulatory mechanisms that
emerge from the biophysical equations: the adjustment of oxygen extraction efficiency, the …
emerge from the biophysical equations: the adjustment of oxygen extraction efficiency, the …
Water availability directly determines per capita consumption at two trophic levels
KE McCluney, JL Sabo - Ecology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Community ecology has long focused on energy and nutrients as currencies of species
interactions. Evidence from physiological ecology and recent studies suggest that in …
interactions. Evidence from physiological ecology and recent studies suggest that in …
[图书][B] Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico: Crotalus
CH Ernst, EM Ernst - 2011 - books.google.com
2012 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine Carl H. and Evelyn M. Ernst have
completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present …
completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present …
Hydric “Costs” of Reproduction: Pregnancy Increases Evaporative Water Loss in the Snake Vipera aspis
Water constraints can mediate evolutionary conflict either among individuals (eg, parent-
offspring conflict, sexual conflict) or within an individual (eg, cost of reproduction). During …
offspring conflict, sexual conflict) or within an individual (eg, cost of reproduction). During …
Water Supplementation Affects the Behavioral and Physiological Ecology of Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum) in the Sonoran Desert
JR Davis, DF DeNardo - Physiological and Biochemical …, 2009 - journals.uchicago.edu
In desert species, seasonal peaks in animal activity often correspond with times of higher
rainfall. However, the underlying reason for such seasonality can be hard to discern …
rainfall. However, the underlying reason for such seasonality can be hard to discern …
Physiological responses to salinity vary with proximity to the ocean in a coastal amphibian
GR Hopkins, ED Brodie Jr… - Physiological and …, 2016 - journals.uchicago.edu
Freshwater organisms are increasingly exposed to elevated salinity in their habitats,
presenting physiological challenges to homeostasis. Amphibians are particularly vulnerable …
presenting physiological challenges to homeostasis. Amphibians are particularly vulnerable …