Ruxton, G.D. (2011) Zoology: why are whales big? Nature, 469(7331), p. 481. (doi: 10.1038/469481a)
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Abstract
Different groups of diving vertebrates vary greatly in size, with whales being by far the largest. A comparative investigation of the links between swimming speed, size and metabolism provides clues to the reasons.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Ruxton, Professor Graeme |
Authors: | Ruxton, G.D. |
Subjects: | Q Science > QL Zoology |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
Journal Name: | Nature |
ISSN: | 0028-0836 |
Published Online: | 26 January 2011 |
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