2.5 Metabolism and Adverse Conditions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Adverse conditions
A
To survive conditions animals can:
Adapt- dormancy
Avoid- migration
2
Q
Dormancy effects
A
Decrease in:
Metabolic rate
Heart rate
Breathing rate
Body temperature
3
Q
Types of dormancy
A
Predictive- before onset of adverse conditions
Consequential- after onset of adverse conditions
4
Q
Forms of dormancy
A
Hibernation- survival in low temperatures
Aestivation- survival in high temperatures
Daily torpor- period of reduced activity
5
Q
Migration
A
Movement of members of species over relatively long distance
6
Q
Influences on migratory behaviour
A
Innate- inherited and instinctive
Learned- gained by previous migration experiences
7
Q
Tracking migration
A
Leg rings
Transmitters
