The role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the expression of torpor by mammals: A review

Zoology

Volumn 107, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 29-48

  Munro, Daniel ^a   Thomas, Donald W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE   (Canada)

Author keywords

Autoxidation; Dietary fats; Hibernation; Polyunsaturated fatty acids; Torpor

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; MAMMALIA; RODENTIA; TACHYGLOSSIDAE;

EID: 15944376292     PISSN: 09442006     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2003.12.001     Document Type: Article

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