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Thermoregulation in herbivorous marine iguanas (Galapagos)

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Wayne Wurtsbaugh



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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.
· Date: October 20, 2006 · Views: 15,332 · Filesize: 44.9kb, 988.5kb · Dimensions: 2493 x 1637 ·
Keywords: reptile marine lizard iguana Ecuador algae herbivore

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