Thermoregulation by the spotted tree monitor, Varanus scalaris, in the seasonal tropics of Australia

Journal of Thermal Biology

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 67-73

  Christian, Keith ^a   Bedford, Gavin ^a  

^a CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Acclimatisation; Lizards; Operative temperatures; Seasonal tropics; Set point range; Thermoregulation; Varanus scalaris

Indexed keywords

ILEX COOKII; SQUAMATA; VARANUS SCALARIS;

EID: 0005814410     PISSN: 03064565     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0306-4565(95)00023-2     Document Type: Article

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