Lizards in the slow lane: Thermal biology of chameleons |
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Authors: | Robin M. Andrews |
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Affiliation: | Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA |
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- Field body temperatures (Tb's) of Chamaeleo chamaeleon in southwestern Spain averaged 28 °C in October and 30 °C in June. Slopes of regressions of Tb on Ta (ambient temperature at perch height) indicated that individuals were able to maintain a preferred body temperature of about 30 °C in June but not in October.
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Keywords: | Chamaeleo chamaeleon Chamaeleonidae Field body temperature Selected body temperature Thermal biology Thermoregulation |
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