Recent measurements of remarkable dive performances in oceanic seabirds and marine mammals suggest the use of a range of physiological and behavioural adaptations for the parsimonious use of oxygen. Access to food at different depths may be directly related to the duration of the breath-hold, and ...
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Life forms are influenced by an ever-changing environment. Consequently, animals have developed a wide variety of physiological, behavioral and morphological adaptations to endure harsh conditions and threats1,2. Among this extensive array of responses, physiological changes are certainly important, as th...