Oxygen Consumption, Thermal Conductance, and Heart Rate in the Australian Skink Tiliqua scincoides

Authors:
  • GBGeorge A. Bartholomew
    George A. Bartholomew
  • VTVance A. Tucker
    Vance A. Tucker
  • ALAnthony K. Lee
    Anthony K. Lee
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Abstract
Tiliqua scincoides maintains body temperature (mean = 32.6 C) above air temperature by absorbing heat from the environment. Under laboratory conditions, these s...