Selected body temperature of nine species of Mexican horned lizards (Phrynosoma)

Authors

  • Rafael A. Lara-Reséndiz
  • Diego M. Arenas-Moreno
  • Elizabeth Beltrán-Sánchez
  • Weendii Gramajo
  • Javier Verdugo-Molina
  • Wade C. Sherbrooke
  • Fausto R. Méndez-De la Cruz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7550/rmb.48028

Keywords:

Thermal gradient, Phrynosomatids, Laboratory conditions, Preferred temperature, Reproductive mode, Altitude

Abstract

Temperature plays an important role in the behavior, ecology, physiology, and evolution of reptiles. Herein, we present selected body temperatures on 9 species of Phrynosoma under laboratory conditions, and note congeneric differences related to altitude and reproductive mode. The results are discussed with those of other phrynosomatid lizards.

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How to Cite

Lara-Reséndiz, R. A., Arenas-Moreno, D. M., Beltrán-Sánchez, E., Gramajo, W., Verdugo-Molina, J., Sherbrooke, W. C., & Méndez-De la Cruz, F. R. (2015). Selected body temperature of nine species of Mexican horned lizards (Phrynosoma). Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 86(1). https://doi.org/10.7550/rmb.48028

Issue

Vol. 86 No. 1 (2015): marzo, 2015

Section

NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS (cancelada desde 2017)