Metabolism and Ecophysiology of Rajasthan Desert Rodents. Thermoregulation at a Moderately Low Temperature (21 0C) during Winter


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Authors

  • P K Ghosh Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 342003, India.
  • S P Goyal Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 342003, India.
  • Ishwar Prakash Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 342003, India.

Abstract

Measurement of the metabolic rates of eight species of Rajasthan desert rodents and of Rattus rattus at a moderately low temperature (21°C) during winter has revealed that: there is a significant negative correlation (P<0.05) and body weight; day-active rodents have higher metabolic rates than nocturnal rodents of similar body weights; and R. rattus has better tolerance of cold than the other nocturnal rodents.

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  • Ishwar Prakash, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur 342003, India.
    Division of Animal Studies

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10-12-2016

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11-12-2016

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Vol. 17 No. 4 (1978)

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Ghosh, P. K., Goyal, S. P., & Prakash, I. (2016). Metabolism and Ecophysiology of Rajasthan Desert Rodents. Thermoregulation at a Moderately Low Temperature (21 0C) during Winter. Annals of Arid Zone, 17(4). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/AAZ/article/view/64939