Gigantothermy: Size Matters
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By , on April 23rd, 2009 One comment   Adaptations, Biodiversity, Megavertebrate   , , , , , ,  

by Bryan Wallace for Deep Sea News When you think of cold marine environments, you probably think of blubber-wrapped seals, whales, and walruses, big, furry bears, or a huddled mass of penguins. What do those animals have in common? They are endotherms, their body temperature maintenance depends on consistently high levels of heat generated (and . . . → Read More: Gigantothermy: Size Matters

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Deep-diving adaptations of Leatherback turtles
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By , on April 21st, 2009 6 comments   Adaptations, Biodiversity, Megavertebrate   , , , , , , , ,  

An article by Bryan Wallace for Deep Sea News. The deep-sea is as far removed from atmospheric oxygen as anyplace on Earth, but a select few air breathers are undeterred. (No, I’m not referring to intrepid deep-sea human researchers.) These extraordinary critters frequently venture into the deep-sea, despite their vital link to air the above . . . → Read More: Deep-diving adaptations of Leatherback turtles

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