Metabolism - it's in the genes

Furness, R.W. (2003) Metabolism - it's in the genes. Nature, 425(6960), pp. 779-780. (doi: 10.1038/425779a)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/425779a

Abstract

Warm-blooded animals of the same species, living in different climates, have different metabolic rates. In birds, this variation is not only due to physiological adaptation - it is inherent in the animals' genes.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Furness, Professor Robert
Authors: Furness, R.W.
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

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