Zoology: why are whales big?

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
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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