Short-term energy conservation in endotherms in relation to body mass, habits, and environment

Journal of Thermal Biology

Volumn 27, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 459-466

  McNab, Brian K ^a  

^a University of Florida ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Birds; Body mass; Climate; Energy conservation; Energy expenditure; Food habits; Mammals

Indexed keywords

AVES; MAMMALIA;

EID: 0036888906     PISSN: 03064565     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0306-4565(02)00016-5     Document Type: Article

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