Article
Phenotypic plasticity in the common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina): long-term physiological effects of chronic hypoxia during embryonic development.
American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology - 15 Jan 2016
Wearing Oliver H, Eme John, Rhen Turk, Crossley Dane A
Abstract excerpt
Studies of embryonic and hatchling reptiles have revealed marked plasticity in morphology, metabolism, and cardiovascular function following chronic hypoxic incubation. However, the long-term effects of chronic hypoxia have not yet been investigated in these animals. The aim of this study was to determine growth and postprandial O2 consumption (V̇o2), heart rate (fH), and mean arterial pressure (Pm, in kPa) of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
