A test of the accuracy of operative temperature thermometers for studies of small ectotherms

Journal of Thermal Biology

Volumn 21, Issue 5-6, 1996, Pages 275-281

  Walsberg, Glenn E ^a   Wolf, Blair O ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0030268327     PISSN: 03064565     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0306-4565(96)00017-4     Document Type: Article

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