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Thermoregulation in herbivorous marine iguanas (Galapagos)
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Poster: Wayne Wurtsbaugh  (see this users gallery)
Views: 9156
Date: Oct 20, 2006
Filesize: 44.9k, 988.5k
Dimensions: 2493 x 1637
Description: Two marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) bask in the sun to warm themselves after feeding on algae in the cool Pacific Ocean. Basking warms the iguanas, increases their metabolism and helps them digest their meals.
Keywords: reptile marine lizard iguana Ecuador algae herbivore


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