Ecological influences on the use of torpor by Caprimulgid birds and Vespertilionid bats

生态学对 Caprimulgid 鸟类和 Vespertilionid 蝙蝠利用麻木状态的影响

• 批准号: 105563-2012
• 负责人: Brigham, Mark
• 金额: $ 3.64万
• 依托单位: University of Regina
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2012-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=513605
• 关键词: Ecological; influences; use; torpor; Caprimulgid

Energy is the currency by which the costs and benefits of many biological functions are measured and likely best explains behaviour by animals in general and endotherms in particular. My research program is focused on determining the ecological context for how, when and why endotherms use torpor to save energy. Torpor stems from reduced metabolism and thus reduced body temperature (Tb) leading to energetic savings. Its importance is underscored by the rapidly increasing number of species recorded to use it and the idea that it makes endotherms less susceptible to extinction.

能量是衡量许多生物功能的成本和效益的货币，可能最能解释一般动物和恒温动物的行为。 我的研究项目集中在确定生态背景下如何，何时以及为什么吸热利用休眠来节省能源。 麻木源于新陈代谢减少，从而降低体温（Tb），导致能量节省。 它的重要性是强调了迅速增加的物种记录使用它，并认为它使恒温动物不易灭绝的想法。