Modulating factors of the energetic effectiveness of huddling in small mammals

• Autorzy: Canals M. , Rosenmann M. , Novoa F.F. , Bozinovic F.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Huddling is effective in decreasing metabolic rate permitting energy saving. However, this decrease varies among different species depending on physical, physio­logical and behavioral characteristics of the huddled individuals. Following a general model we analyzed the effects of ambient temperature, thermal conductance and ontogeny on the huddling effectiveness (energy saving level from huddling behaviour) in white mice Mus musculus. Also, we studied the effects of thermal conductance by using the Sigmodontine Abrothrix andinus as a model organism, To put our results in a general context we analyzed literature data of huddling of several species of rodents at different temperatures. No effects of temperature and thermal conductance was detected. However, based on literature data, we found that at temperatures lower or near thermoneutrality the huddling effectiveness decrease, Also, the huddling effectiveness depends on the stage of development. Temperature probably affects the intensity of huddling, while changes in huddling effectiveness at early stages of development are likely consequences of structural (morphological) changes during the ontogeny. In this sense, it appears that the capacity to change the body form is and individual structural constraint which is extended to the huddling group.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

temperature; ontogenesis; small rodent; mammal; huddling; thermal conduction; energy saving; rodent; small mammal

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Acta Theriologica
• Rocznik: 1998
• Tom: 43
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.337-348,fig.

Twórcy

autor

Canals M.

• Universidad de Chile, Casilla 2, Correo 15, Santiago, Chile

autor

Rosenmann M.

autor

Novoa F.F.

autor

Bozinovic F.

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