Effect of ambient temperature and energy demands on digestive functions in leaf-eared mice (Phyllotis darwini) from central Chile

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dc.contributor.authorBozinovic, F
dc.contributor.authorNespolo, RF
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-21T01:33:15Z
dc.date.available2025-01-21T01:33:15Z
dc.date.issued1997
dc.description.abstractThe leaf-eared mouse, Phyllotis darwini, is a nocturnal rodent inhabiting the semiarid and Mediterranean habitats of northern and central Chile. Previous observations suggested that in the field, individuals may change food intake according to seasonal changes in ambient temperature. We therefore anticipated that P. darwini should increase food intake in response to lower ambient temperature. As predicted, results of food trials and digestive measurements demonstrated that P. darwini increases food intake and assimilation at lower ambient temperatures but does not increase food mean retention time. At lower ambient temperatures, individuals increase digestive tract size thus improving body mass maintenance and perhaps survival during winter.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.issn0020-7128
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/97394
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:A1997XX01600005
dc.issue.numero1
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final25
dc.pagina.inicio23
dc.revistaInternational journal of biometeorology
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectfood intake
dc.subjectdigestive acclimation
dc.subjectseasonal changes
dc.subjectMediterranean environment
dc.subjectChile
dc.subject.ods15 Life on Land
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.odspa15 Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.titleEffect of ambient temperature and energy demands on digestive functions in leaf-eared mice (Phyllotis darwini) from central Chile
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen41
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sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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