Lizards at elevation: thermal ecology and emergence activity of alpine lizards in Otago

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Lizards at elevation: thermal ecology and emergence activity of alpine lizards in Otago

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The alpine zone is a rugged habitat that is difficult for any species to inhabit year-round. Many that do so are large mammals with specific behavioural or physiological adaptations that enhance survival in these high-elevation and often very cold environments. Lizards also inhabit this zone, but their ectothermic nature makes them especially vulnerable to the extreme temperatures and long winters. New Zealand has a number of poorly known alpine lizards in Otago, including the orange-spotted ...

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Research paper

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2020

Creator

Bertoia, Aaron

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/10050

Related subjects

activity pattern / cold-adaptation / viviparity / reptile / gecko / skink / thermoregulation

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