High body temperatures of Namib dune tenebrionids — why?

The body temperatures assumed by six species of Namib Desert diurnal tenebrionid beetles active on sandy substrates throughout the year were measured in laboratory and field and found to range from 30 to 39°C. Two factors are thought to have led to these high body temperatures: the aseasonality of t...

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Published in:Journal of arid environments 1988-03, Vol.14 (2), p.135-143
Main Authors: Seely, M.K., Roberts, C.S., Mitchell, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Insecta
Invertebrates
Physiology. Development
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Summary:The body temperatures assumed by six species of Namib Desert diurnal tenebrionid beetles active on sandy substrates throughout the year were measured in laboratory and field and found to range from 30 to 39°C. Two factors are thought to have led to these high body temperatures: the aseasonality of the Namib environment and the presence of a readily available thermal refuge.
ISSN:0140-1963
1095-922X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-1963(18)31083-8