Abstract
Northern short-tailed shrews increase insulation probably by increasing hair density and/or length during winter. These mechanisms may be useful in energy conservation and compensate for the large difference between body and ambient temperatures during winter. -from Authors
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 33-37 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Annals of Carnegie Museum |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Geology