Ecophysiology of Antarctic marine ectotherms: limits to life
In: Polar Biology. Springer-Verlag: Berlin; Heidelberg. ISSN 0722-4060; e-ISSN 1432-2056, more
Related to:Peck, L.S. (2002). Ecophysiology of Antarctic marine ectotherms: limits to life, in: Arntz, W.E. et al. (Ed.) Ecological studies in the Antarctic sea ice zone: results of EASIZ Midterm Symposium. pp. 221-230, more
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Keywords |
Biology > Physiology > Ecophysiology Cold tolerance Environments > Aquatic environment > Marine environment Properties > Biological properties > Tolerance > Temperature tolerance PSE, Antarctica [Marine Regions] Marine/Coastal |
Abstract |
The ecophysiology of Antarctic marine ectotherms is an area of active research. This review of recent progress covers metabolism, mitochondrial function, aerobic scope, growth and development. Energetics is shown to be a central feature of adaptation to temperature, with mitochondrial function and tissue oxygen supply important in setting limits to organismal size and performance. |
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