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Ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries
Thermoregulation is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is very different
Thermoregulation
Aspect of homeostasis
Thermoregulation is an important aspect of homeostasis in both humans and mammals in general. In thermoregulation, body heat is generated mostly in the
Human_thermoregulation
Mammals of the family Leporidae
detect potential predators. The ears of a rabbit are essential for thermoregulation and contain a high density of blood vessels. The bone structure of
Rabbit
Taxonomic group of semi-aquatic mammals
Pinnipeds (pronounced /ˈpɪnɪˌpɛdz/), commonly known as seals, are a widely distributed and diverse clade of carnivorous, fin-footed, semiaquatic, mostly
Pinniped
Insect body temperature regulation
Insect thermoregulation is the process whereby insects maintain body temperatures within certain boundaries. Insects have traditionally been considered
Insect_thermoregulation
Order of flying mammals
cool them. Water helps maintain the ionic balance in their blood, thermoregulation system and urinary and waste system. They are also susceptible to blood
Bat
Subspecies of reptile
ectothermic reptiles and need to regulate their body temperature via thermoregulation. One study on northern populations in Canadian grasslands found that
Bullsnake
Animal species that can maintain a body temperature higher than their environment
regulating metabolic processes. Other species have various degrees of thermoregulation. Because there are more than two categories of temperature control
Warm-blooded
Common name for a type of bird
keep the head clean when feeding, and also plays an important role in thermoregulation. Vultures have been observed to hunch their bodies and tuck in their
Vulture
Genus of spiders
Nephila is a genus of araneomorph spiders noted for the impressive webs they weave. Nephila consists of numerous species found in warmer regions around
Nephila
Athletics event
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least 3 km (1.9 mi). Physiologically, it is essentially
Long-distance_running
Species of bat
The northern ghost bat (Diclidurus albus) is a bat species from South America, Trinidad, and Central America. It is a relatively rare, completely white
Northern_ghost_bat
Species of shark
The bigeye thresher (Alopias superciliosus) is a species of thresher shark, family Alopiidae, found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. Like the
Bigeye_thresher
Species of lizard
Tympanocryptis tetraporophora, also known as Eyrean earless dragon or long-tailed earless dragon, is one of a documented species of a relatively small
Tympanocryptis_tetraporophora
Species of lizard
Anolis gundlachi, also commonly known as the yellow-chinned anole, Gundlach's anole, and the yellow-beard anole, is an oviparous, sexually dimorphic species
Anolis_gundlachi
Temperature at the outer surface of a living body
Skin acts as both a medium and means for delivering mechanisms of thermoregulation, including insulation, sweating and control of blood flow. Skin tissue
Skin_temperature
Species of lizard
Zootoca vivipara lives in very cold climates, yet participates in normal thermoregulation instead of thermoconformity. They have the largest range of all terrestrial
Viviparous_lizard
Species of baboon
The hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas /ˌhæməˈdraɪ.əs/; Tigrinya: ጋውና, romanized: gawina; Arabic: رُبَّاح, romanized: rubbāḥ) is a species of baboon within
Hamadryas_baboon
Reptiles of the superfamily Chelonioidea
maintain a body temperature 8 °C (14 °F) warmer than the ambient water by thermoregulation through the trait of gigantothermy. Green sea turtles in the relatively
Sea_turtle
Species of parrot
Zungu, Manqoba M.; Brown, Mark; Downs, Colleen T. (2018). "Seasonal thermoregulation in the burrowing parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus)". Journal of Thermal
Burrowing_parrot
Species of beetle
Davefoc is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Chappell, Mark A. (1984). "Thermoregulation and Energetics of the Green Fig Beetle (Cotinus texana) during Flight
Figeater_beetle
Species of shark
The pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species of thresher shark, family Alopiidae; this group of sharks is characterized by the greatly elongated
Pelagic_thresher
Species of bee
O'Donnell, S; Foster, R.L. (2001). "Thresholds of response in nest thermoregulation by worker bumble bees, Bombus bifarius nearcticus (Hymenoptera: Apidae)"
Bombus_vancouverensis
Extinct genus of dicynodonts
Robertia is an extinct genus of small herbivorous dicynodonts from the Middle to Late Permian of South Africa, between 260 and 265 million years ago. It
Robertia
Warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers
true birds). They facilitate flight, provide insulation that aids in thermoregulation, and are used in display, camouflage, and signalling. There are several
Bird
Extinct genus of insects
difficulty that meganisopterans such as Meganeura would have faced with thermoregulation. May suggested three hypotheses. Firstly, he proposed that meganisopterans
Meganeura
Human body core temperature below 35 °C (95 °F)
maintained near a constant level of 36.5–37.5 °C (97.7–99.5 °F) through thermoregulation. Efforts to increase body temperature involve shivering, increased
Hypothermia
Salamander in the subfamily Pleurodelinae
cutaneous water permeability, but promotes increased cutaneous blood flow. Thermoregulation, in combination with seasonal acclimation, describes the major mechanisms
Newt
Scientific study of how the component parts of fish function together in the living fish
Fish physiology is the scientific study of how the component parts of fish function together in the living fish. It can be contrasted with fish anatomy
Fish_physiology
Wading bird found in the Americas
by the scales. This results in evaporation, making this a method of thermoregulation. The temperature at which this starts is slightly above the threshold
Wood_stork
Area of the brain below the thalamus
mice, and has known physiological effects in humans, e.g. affecting thermoregulation and metabolism. Although human hypothalami exhibit various sex differences
Hypothalamus
Extinct clade of dinosaurs
Sauropodomorpha (/ˌsɔːrəˌpɒdəˈmɔːrfə/ SOR-ə-POD-ə-MOR-fə; from Greek, meaning "lizard-footed forms") is an extinct clade of saurischian dinosaurs that
Sauropodomorpha
Species of insect
Malacosoma californicum, the western tent caterpillar, is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is a tent caterpillar. The Western Tent Caterpillar is
Malacosoma_californicum
exposure to UV can damage health. Loss of body hair in Homo links to the thermoregulation through perspiration heat dissipation required for activity in hot
Human_skin_color
Species of butterfly
flight performances where the winning male settles in the territory. Thermoregulation helps these butterflies prepare for maximum flight efficiency in order
Grayling_(butterfly)
Species of flightless bird
night and day. Their temperature control relies in part on behavioural thermoregulation. For example, they use their wings to cover the naked skin of the upper
Common_ostrich
Class of animals with milk-producing glands
in the spinal cord. The primary function of the fur of mammals is thermoregulation. Others include protection, sensory purposes, waterproofing, and camouflage
Mammal
Species of spider
Schizocosa stridulans is a sibling species of S. ocreata and S. rovneri and is part of the wolf spider family. The name of the genus comes from the epigynum
Schizocosa_stridulans
Species of spider
Mendoza-Cuenca, Luis (July 2016). "The effect of colour polymorphism on thermoregulation in an orb web spider" (PDF). The Science of Nature. 103: 63. doi:10
Verrucosa_arenata
Genus of Late Cretaceous theropod
homeothermy, it does not necessarily mean that it was endothermic. Such thermoregulation may also be explained by gigantothermy, as in some living sea turtles
Tyrannosaurus
Soft, thick, hairy coat of a mammal
sensory, waterproofing, and camouflaging, with the primary purpose being thermoregulation. The types of hair include definitive, which may be shed after reaching
Fur
Genus of birds
colorful bills, which are used for a variety of functions such as thermoregulation, feeding, and social signaling. The genus Ramphastos was introduced
Ramphastos
Species of fish
The Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) is a predatory species of tuna found widely in the northern Pacific Ocean, but it is migratory and also recorded
Pacific_bluefin_tuna
Genus of primates
feet feel damp to the touch. Squirrel monkeys must make use of other thermoregulation techniques such as behavioral changes and urine washing. These monkeys
Squirrel_monkey
has historically been a controversial subject, particularly their thermoregulation. Recently, many new lines of evidence have been brought to bear on
Physiology_of_dinosaurs
Type of animal that produces metabolic heat, but has no specific body temperature
coined to advocate for an intermediate status of non-avian dinosaur thermoregulation, between endotherms and ectotherms. A more technical definition was
Mesotherm
Species of beetle
and approaching prey. In addition, flight can be a crucial aspect in thermoregulation: beetles can cool their body to prevent overheating and also find basking
Rivacindela_hudsoni
Genus of lizards
Plestiodon is a genus of lizards in the family Scincidae (skinks). The genus contains many species formerly classified under the genus Eumeces, except
Plestiodon
Species of mammal
279L. doi:10.1139/z86-047. Boily, Patrice; Lavigne, David M. (1996). "Thermoregulation of juvenile grey seals, Halichoerus grypus, in air". Canadian Journal
Harp_seal
Maintaining stable internal body temperature
Ancient Greek ὅμοιος (hómoios) 'similar' and θέρμη (thérmē) 'heat') is thermoregulation that maintains a stable internal body temperature regardless of external
Homeothermy
French winery
blocks of ice in them during fermentation, thus paving the way for thermoregulation. In the 19th century, several outbreaks of vine diseases occurred among
Château_Dauzac
Topics referred to by the same term
up panting in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Panting is a form of thermoregulation. Panting may also refer to: James Harwood Panting (1854–1924), British
Panting
Species of bird
habitat, it has various biological and behavioral adaptations, known as thermoregulation, to reduce dehydration and overheating. During the hot season, it is
Greater_roadrunner
Species of carnivore
The African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis), also known as the Cape clawless otter or groot otter, is the second-largest freshwater otter species. It inhabits
African_clawless_otter
Species of bird
only important for efficient gas exchange, but for thermoregulation and vocalization. Thermoregulation is important for flamingos as they generally live
American_flamingo
Species of moth
and this grouped social structure offers a number of benefits, from thermoregulation to increased foraging success. The small eggar population has been
Eriogaster_lanestris
Subspecies of snake
Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae, commonly known as the black milk snake, is a non-venomous subspecies of milk snake. It is the largest known milk snake
Black_milk_snake
Nucleus in the anterior hypothalamus
highly involved in three main areas. These include osmoregulation, thermoregulation, and sleep homeostasis. Within each area are many functions. The role
Median_preoptic_nucleus
Extinct genus of therapsids
Estemmenosuchus (meaning "crowned crocodile" in Greek) is an extinct genus of large herbivorous dinocephalian therapsid. It lived during the Middle Permian
Estemmenosuchus
Species of cephalopod
The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is a mollusk belonging to the class Cephalopoda. Octopus vulgaris is one of the most studied of all the octopus species
Common_octopus
Extinct group of saber-toothed therapsids from the Permian
Gorgonopsia (from the Greek Gorgon, a mythological beast, and óps 'aspect') is an extinct clade of sabre-toothed therapsids from the Middle to the Upper
Gorgonopsia
Sensory abilities in snakes
detectors, but recent evidence suggests that it may also be used in thermoregulation and predator detection, making it a more general-purpose sensory organ
Infrared_sensing_in_snakes
Genus of aquatic flowering plants known as "lotus."
that can increase plant biomass or fruit mass. Other plants utilize thermoregulation in their life cycles. Among these is the eastern skunk cabbage, which
Nelumbo
Species of bee
queen will lay an egg brood and begin incubation. The fuel for their thermoregulation during incubation is derived from nectar, pollen, and honey between
Bombus_vosnesenskii
always works to remain in homeostasis. One form of homeostasis is thermoregulation. Body temperature varies in every individual, but the average internal
Cold and heat adaptations in humans
Cold_and_heat_adaptations_in_humans
Species of amphibian
is advantageous in that the frog does not need to expend water for thermoregulation unless ambient temperatures exceed this limit. Waxy monkey leaf frogs
Phyllomedusa_sauvagii
Genus of birds
The roadrunners (genus Geococcyx), also known as chaparral birds or chaparral cocks, are two species of fast-running ground cuckoos with long tails and
Roadrunner
Species of armadillo
armadillo and is among the least known. Its fine hair is beneficial for thermoregulation in an environment with highly variable temperatures. Night temperatures
Pink_fairy_armadillo
Species of damselfly
America. Argia vivida inhabit areas of diverse temperatures due to thermoregulation. The species is also considered the state insect of Nevada. Argia vivida
Argia_vivida
Species of amphibian
cryoprotectant. As a result, common frogs must rely on behavioral thermoregulation by seeking out warm microhabitats (such as in the soil or between rocks)
Common_frog
Species of marsupial
The western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), also referred to as a western grey giant kangaroo, black-faced kangaroo, mallee kangaroo, sooty kangaroo
Western_grey_kangaroo
Body position by Odonata
which has a similar hindwing patch. Dragonflies also use postural thermoregulation to increase body temperature. Keeping the flight muscles in the thorax
Obelisk_posture
Condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats
with less extreme brachycephalia, such as the Boxer, have less compromised thermoregulation and thus are more tolerant of vigorous exercise and heat.
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
Brachycephalic_obstructive_airway_syndrome
Evolutionary process
Grandmother Patriarch Topics Bipedalism Skeleton Muscles Skin color Hair Thermoregulation Speech Language Intelligence Gender roles Origin of modern humans Recent
Human_evolution
Rat used for scientific research
thermoregulation of the rat's tail in research. The rat's tail works as a variable heat exchanger. The tail's blood flow allows for thermoregulation to
Laboratory_rat
Genus of carnivorous synapsids from the Permian
used to stabilize its spine or to heat and cool its body as a form of thermoregulation. Some recent studies argue that the sail would have been ineffective
Dimetrodon
British gerontologist (1920–1990)
(1920–1990) was a British physician. He was known for his studies on thermoregulation and postural balance of elderly people. Denham, M J (February 2009)
Arthur_Norman_Exton-Smith
Species of mammal
desert cottontails make up 14% of their body size and may help with thermoregulation. Many desert animals prey on cottontails, including birds of prey,
Desert_cottontail
Species of shark (Lamna nasus)
The porbeagle or porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus) is a species of mackerel shark in the family Lamnidae, distributed widely in the cold and temperate marine
Porbeagle
Typical temperature range found in humans
temperature is kept in the normal range by a homeostatic function known as thermoregulation, in which adjustment of temperature is triggered by the central nervous
Human_body_temperature
Extinct species of human
Grandmother Patriarch Topics Bipedalism Skeleton Muscles Skin color Hair Thermoregulation Speech Language Intelligence Gender roles Origin of modern humans Recent
Neanderthal
Species of bee
temperatures. B. polaris has a thicker coat of hair than most bees, utilizes thermoregulation, and makes insulated nests. Bombus polaris is part of the family Apidae
Bombus_polaris
Species of beetle
Melanophila acuminata, known generally as the black fire beetle or fire bug, is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle in the family Buprestidae. It
Melanophila_acuminata
Extinct genus of shark
Cretoxyrhina (/krɪˌtɒksiˈrhaɪnə/; meaning 'Cretaceous sharp-nose') is an extinct genus of large mackerel shark that lived about 107 to 73 million years
Cretoxyrhina
Skin hanging below the jaw of animals
skin flaps to aide in thermoregulation. Due to its high surface area to volume ratio, it may allow for efficient thermoregulation in larger common elands
Dewlap
Second largest antelope in the world
believed to play a role in thermoregulation. Due to its high surface area to volume ratio, it may allow for efficient thermoregulation in larger common elands
Common_eland
Division or infraclass of fishes
Whittow, G. Causey (2013). Comparative Physiology of Thermoregulation: Special Aspects of Thermoregulation. Academic Press. p. 223. ISBN 978-1-4832-5743-3
Teleost
Hadrosaurid ornithopod dinosaur genus from Late Cretaceous Period
Visual recognition of both species and sex, acoustic resonance, and thermoregulation have been proposed as functional explanations for the crest. It is
Parasaurolophus
Organism tolerant of a wide temperature range
areas, an advantage for natural selection. Eurythermy is an aspect of thermoregulation in organisms. It is in contrast with the idea of stenothermic organisms
Eurytherm
Heat-related illness caused by the loss of water and electrolytes through sweating
trapping heat close to the body Use of certain medications that impair thermoregulation, such as diuretics, antihypertensives, anticholinergics, and antidepressants
Heat_exhaustion
Species of moth
Choristoneura fumiferana, the eastern spruce budworm, is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae native to the eastern United States and Canada. The
Choristoneura_fumiferana
Species of butterfly
and the diapause morph are commonly seen in species as a means of thermoregulation, the behaviour of commas makes the theory unlikely for this species
Polygonia_c-album
Predatory cartilaginous fishes
Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fishes characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side
Shark
Phase of sleep characterized by random and rapid eye movements
suspend central homeostasis, allowing large fluctuations in respiration, thermoregulation and circulation which do not occur in any other modes of sleeping or
Rapid_eye_movement_sleep
Species of amphibian
The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is a small chorus frog widespread throughout the eastern United States and eastern Canada. It prefers permanent
Spring_peeper
Species of mammal native to Africa and the Middle East
use sentries to warn of the approach of predators. Having incomplete thermoregulation, they are most active in the morning and evening, although their activity
Rock_hyrax
Species of lizard
ridge and yellow or red striping on the throat. This ability aids in thermoregulation, becoming black in the cooler morning to absorb heat more efficiently
Namaqua_chameleon
Extinct clade of dinosaurs
endothermy. However, eudromaeosaurs were likely not as efficient in their thermoregulation as modern mammals or birds and were believed to have possessed a lower
Eudromaeosauria
Marine mammal behaviour
"haulouts"). Other benefits of hauling out may include predator avoidance, thermoregulation, social activity, parasite reduction and rest. There is much variation
Hauling_out
Species of lizard
able to identify another organism of the same species, as well as thermoregulation. The genus name, "Iberolacerta," signifies how these lizards are native
Iberolacerta_cyreni
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