The effect of temperature upon the efficiency of assimilation of preformed water by the desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis)

Energetic Consequences of Field Body Temperatures in the Green Iguana

“…For example, food digestion may be of crucial importance, especially in herbivorous reptiles, because digestion of plant material is often relatively time consuming. Some studies have indicated that dry matter digestibility is positively related to body temperature (Harlow et al 1976, Kaufmann and Pough 1982, Troyer 1987. However, other studies that used food intake rates more typical of field conditions have shown a significant influence of body temperature on the tran-WOUTER D. VAN MARKEN LICHTENBELT ET AL.…”

Energetic Consequences of Field Body Temperatures in the Green Iguana

“…For example, food digestion may be of crucial importance, especially in herbivorous reptiles, because digestion of plant material is often relatively time consuming. Some studies have indicated that dry matter digestibility is positively related to body temperature (Harlow et al 1976, Kaufmann and Pough 1982, Troyer 1987. However, other studies that used food intake rates more typical of field conditions have shown a significant influence of body temperature on the tran-WOUTER D. VAN MARKEN LICHTENBELT ET AL.…”

Energetic Consequences of Field Body Temperatures in the Green Iguana

“…For example, food digestion may be of crucial importance, especially in herbivorous reptiles, because digestion of plant material is often relatively time consuming. Some studies have indicated that dry matter digestibility is positively related to body temperature (Harlow et al 1976, Kaufmann and Pough 1982, Troyer 1987. However, other studies that used food intake rates more typical of field conditions have shown a significant influence of body temperature on the tran-WOUTER D. VAN MARKEN LICHTENBELT ET AL.…”

Energetic Consequences of Field Body Temperatures in the Green Iguana

“…For example, food digestion may be of crucial importance, especially in herbivorous reptiles, because digestion of plant material is often relatively time consuming. Some studies have indicated that dry matter digestibility is positively related to body temperature (Harlow et al 1976, Kaufmann and Pough 1982, Troyer 1987. However, other studies that used food intake rates more typical of field conditions have shown a significant influence of body temperature on the tran-WOUTER D. VAN MARKEN LICHTENBELT ET AL.…”