Temperature-Independent Morning Emergence in Lizards of the Genus Phrynosoma
- 23 November 1962
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 138 (3543), 891-892
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.138.3543.891
Abstract
An investigation of the relationship of morning emergence and body temperature in Phrynosoma demonstrated a rhythmic anticipation of conditions favorable for normal activity. Such a rhythm offers a mechanism by which ectothermic reptiles can use safe nocturnal shelters without loss of activity time in the morning.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit: