Might they be exapted for a role in thermoregulation (having originally evolved for display)?. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-06-01] Reference
Energetics, thermoregulation and the behavioural ecology of klipspringer. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 11] Reference
· The effect of climate, thermoregulation, and wallowing on meat and milk production. From Wordnik.com. [11 Recommendations and Research Needs] Reference
In physiology, he worked out the mechanism of the thermoregulation in homoiothermic animals. From Wordnik.com. [Charles Richet - Biography] Reference
It improves the landscape for the centers and provides affordable thermoregulation for these homes. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-08-01] Reference
Like how termites take the universe and re-organize it into cathedrals with sophisticated thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [nessus Diary Entry] Reference
Aside from sharing the same mode of thermoregulation, amphibians and reptiles are very different organisms. From Wordnik.com. [Amphibian] Reference
And with that they found that areas near nursing homes and elder-care centers have some serious thermoregulation issues. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-08-01] Reference
Maintain neurobehavioral organizational state and physiological stability including oxygenation, heart rate and thermoregulation during transfers and holding. From Wordnik.com. [Guidelines for Skin-to-skin Contact] Reference
Graham Mitchell has also studied giraffe thermoregulation, and found that the highly evolved nasal apparatus and blood vessel networks work together to cool the brain. From Wordnik.com. [Now that's a stretch - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
Ineffective thermoregulation R/T bacterial invasion. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Development of thermoregulation in Richardson's ground squirrel. From Wordnik.com. [xml's Blinklist.com] Reference
That is why human body hair cannot be attributed to thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [New Scientist - Online News] Reference
Effect of 21 days of horizontal bed rest on behavioural thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [SpaceRef Top Stories] Reference
Without this behavioral thermoregulation, they would quickly overheat and die. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
Ectotherm Behavioral thermoregulation • - Burrowing - Sun basking - Seeking shade. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Turtle and thermoregulation Thick carapace • Blubber • Basking - sea, terrestrial •. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Yet research suggests it may be used in the manufacture of vitamin D and for thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Females compete with other females to maintain space required for thermoregulation and pup care. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
Which of the following is neither a physiological nor an anatomical adaptation for thermoregulation?. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
Mechanistically, RANKL activates brain regions involved in thermoregulation and induces fever via the COX2-PGE. From Wordnik.com. [Naturejobs - All Jobs] Reference
Specific adjustments in the waistband, shoulder seam and other areas provide increased comfort and thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [Kentucky.com: Homepage] Reference
First, a little background on Lim and Sim's project regarding thermoregulation for elite athletes and how it effects performance. From Wordnik.com. [Blogbot - forsiden] Reference
As SSNA is mainly involved in thermoregulation the RH-index would reflect skin vascular physiology rather than systemic hemodynamics. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
While testing for thermoregulation to the test, the team noted the temperature and weather conditions when the flamingos were resting. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
The volume opens with an introductory account of fever, its physiology and adaptive role, and explains the mechanisms of thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [AvaxHome] Reference
On another angle, I chose to mention this article because nutrition modeling is critical for accurate human thermoregulation models, e.g. JOS (above). From Wordnik.com. [Scientific Blogging] Reference
But can not deny the possibility entirely, By walking in open air I promote many functions of skin including thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis etc. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
No adverse effect on infant thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [Information for Healthcare Professionals] Reference
"It's a longstanding assumption that thermoregulation is the only reason that lizards bask. From Wordnik.com. [dailyindia.com News Feed] Reference
The efficiency of this thermoregulation strategy therefore might be annihilated by ocean warming. ". From Wordnik.com. [BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] Reference
Newborn Care course (which focuses on routine neonatal care, resuscitation, thermoregulation, breast-feeding, "kangaroo". From Wordnik.com. [New England Journal of Medicine]
But the thermoregulation thing has potential. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
Strategies for helping thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [Horsetalk.co.nz Headlines] Reference
Tags: animals, science, starfish, thermoregulation. From Wordnik.com. [Starfish Bulk Up to Cool Down] Reference
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