Behavioural Thermoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is main behavioural thermoregulation strategy?
A
- select “optimal” temp range (transient)
2
Q
What are 2 advantages of an optimal temp range?
A
- energy conservation (colder = lower Mo2)
- greater metabolic efficiency
3
Q
What does it mean when temp selection is “transient”? give example.
A
- changes to need
- ex. salmon digest at 15 d, live at 5 d between meals
