Difference between revisions of "Heterothermy"
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Latest revision as of 14:43, 8 February 2016
Description
Heterothermy is the variable regulation of body temperature in endotherms which can change their body temperatures as levels of activity and environmental conditions dictate (e.g. hibernators). In regional heterothermy, temperature gradients are present, e.g. between body core and extremeties.
Reference: Hochachka, Somero 2002
Normothermia: from endotherms to ectotherms
- More details: Normothermia