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dc.contributor.authorGeiser, F.
dc.contributor.authorChristian, N.
dc.contributor.authorCooper, Christine
dc.contributor.authorKrtner, G.
dc.contributor.authorMcAllan, B.
dc.contributor.authorPavey, C.
dc.contributor.authorTurner, J.
dc.contributor.authorWarnecke, L.
dc.contributor.authorWillis, C.
dc.contributor.authorBrigham, R.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T11:25:14Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T11:25:14Z
dc.date.created2008-11-12T23:36:27Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.identifier.citationGeiser, Fritz and Christian, Nereda and Cooper, Christine E. and Kortner, Gerhard and McAllan, Bronwyn M. and Pavey, Chris and Turner, James M. and Warnecke, Lisa and Willis, Craig K. R. and Brigham, R. Mark. 2008. Torpor in marsupials: Recent advances, in Proceedings of the 13th International Hibernation Symposium 2008: Hypometabolism in Animals: Hibernation, Torpor and Cryobiology, Aug 6-12 2008. Swakopmund, Namibia: University of KwaZulu-Natal.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11527
dc.description.abstract

We report new findings about torpor in marsupials with regard to three energy demanding processes: (i) development and growth, (ii) reproduction, and (iii) rewarming. Young marsupials use torpor extensively after they develop endothermy, and torpor is generally deeper and longer than in the same individuals when they reach adult size. Adult marsupials also employ torpor during pregnancy and/or lactation to reduce energy expenditure and perhaps to store fat for later use. Moreover, to enhance the energy-conserving potential of torpor, desert marsupials bask during arousal to minimize energy costs of rewarming. We show that the functions of torpor extend beyond merely reducing energy expenditure during food shortages and that torpor can save substantial amounts of energy even during the rewarming process.

dc.publisherUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
dc.titleTorpor in marsupials: Recent advances
dc.typeConference Paper
dcterms.source.titleHypometabolism in animals: torpor, hibernation and cryobiology
dcterms.source.seriesHypometabolism in animals: torpor, hibernation and cryobiology
dcterms.source.conference13th International Hybernation Symposium 2008
dcterms.source.conference-start-date06 Aug 2008
dcterms.source.conferencelocationSwakopmund, Namibia
dcterms.source.placePietermaritzburg, South Africa
curtin.identifierEPR-2912
curtin.accessStatusOpen access
curtin.facultyDivision of Resources and Environment
curtin.facultyMuresk Institute
curtin.facultyDepartment of Environmental Biology


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