Describing a kangaroo in English requires employing specific vocabulary that accurately reflects its unique physical features. We might describe its powerful hind legs and large feet, adapted for hopping, using terms like "powerful musculature," "elongated hind limbs," and "strong...
THE RECLUSIVE LIFE of the MARSUPIAL mole.THE RECLUSIVE LIFE of the MARSUPIAL mole.Examines the ecology and behavior of Marsupial moles in Australia. Habitat of Marsupial moles; Physical features of moles; Ability to swim through desert sand.UppillKerryGeo Australasia...
This activation of pro-myogenic activity observed in hibernating squirrels and predicted in hibernating marsupials counteracts the physical inactivity of muscle experienced during winter months and likely helps maintain muscle mass and function. Furthermore, this upregulation appears to be a common trend ...
Tim Caro, Ricardo Mallarino, in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 2020 Evolutionary Drivers: Physiology From first principles, we assume that external coloration has inevitable consequences for heat load; lighter coats reflect heat and are found in deserts, for instance. However, we still know little...