Smologies #10: BODY HEAT with Shane Campbell-Staton
Ologies with Alie Ward
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Thermal Physiology: Adapting to Extremes
This chapter explores how animals regulate their body temperature through various strategies, focusing on the differences between ectothermic and endothermic organisms. It highlights how adaptations, such as the unique structures of elephants' ears and the antifreeze mechanisms of wood frogs, enable species to cope with extreme temperatures. The discussion also introduces key evolutionary concepts and rules, demonstrating the intricate relationship between animal physiology, behavior, and their environments.
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