Accumulation of lactate by supercooled hatchlings of the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta): Implications for overwinter survival

Journal of Comparative Physiology - B Biochemical, Systemic, and Environmental Physiology

Volumn 170, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 45-50

  Hartley, L M ^a   Packard, M J ^a   Packard, G C ^a  

^a Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

Author keywords

Anaerobic metabolism; Chrysemys picta; Lactic acidosis; Supercooling

Indexed keywords

CHRYSEMYS PICTA;

EID: 0034076503     PISSN: 01741578     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s003600050006     Document Type: Article

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