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Influence of meal size on postprandial thermophily in cornsnakes (Elaphe guttata) by Bontrager, Lynett R, Jones, Daphne M, Sievert, Lynnette M

“…Postprandial thermophily occurs because snakes presumably select body temperatures to maximize digestive functions. However, there seems to be little to no…”
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Temperature-mediated characteristics of the dusky salamander ( Desmognathus fuscus) of southern Appalachia by Moore, Cindy Marcum, Sievert, Lynnette M

“…Thermal preference of the salamander Desmognathus fuscus was measured in a linear thermal gradient with floor temperatures ranging from 10 to 30°C. Salamanders…”
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Comparison of erythrocyte osmotic fragility among amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals by Aldrich, Kevin J, Saunders, David K, Sievert, Lynnette M, Sievert, Greg

“…Erythrocyte osmotic fragility (EOF) is a measure of erythrocyte strength and its ability to withstand varying osmotic gradients. Erythrocyte osmotic fragility…”
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Differing Diel Patterns of Temperature Selection in Two Sympatric Desmognathus by Sievert, Lynnette M, Andreadis, Paul T

“…Despite the potential constraints imposed by cutaneous respiration and nocturnality, some salamanders actively thermoregulate when conditions permit. We…”
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Specific Dynamic Action in the Toad, Bufo woodhousii by Sievert, Lynnette M, Bailey, Janet K

“…Twelve Bufo woodhousii from Lyon County, Kansas, were acclimated to 20 ± 1 C with a 14:10 photoperiod for at least 10 days. Oxygen consumption was measured in…”
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Postprandial thermophily, transit rate, and digestive efficiency of juvenile cornsnakes, Pantherophis guttatus by Sievert, Lynnette M., Jones, Daphne M., Puckett, Marcia W.

“…We measured substrate temperature preference of juvenile cornsnakes in a linear thermal gradient during a fast and after feeding. After feeding the snakes…”
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The effect of shielding the parietal eye of Podarcis muralis on behavioral thermoregulation by McKeehan, Amy, Sievert, Lynnette M.

“…1. 1. Body temperatures ( T bs) and thermoregulatory precision of 7 sham shielded and 7 parietal eye shielded Podarcis muralis were measured in a linear…”
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Temperature selection and thermoregulatory precision of bisexual and parthenogenetic Cnemidophorus lizards from southern Texas, U.S.A by Sievert, Lynnette M., Paulissen, Mark A.

“…1. 1. Temperature selection and thermoregulatory precision of male and female Cnemidophorus gularis and females of two clonal complexes of the parthenogenetic…”
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Light versus Heat: Thermoregulatory Behavior in a Nocturnal Lizard (Gekko gecko) by Sievert, Lynnette M., Hutchison, Victor H.

“…Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko) acclimatized to 25 ± 1 C and a LD 12:12 photoperiod exhibited significant diel cycles of temperature selection in a thermal gradient…”
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Postprandial Thermophily in Rough Green Snakes (Opheodrys aestivus) by Touzeau, Tom, Sievert, Lynnette M.

“…Body temperature (T sub(b)) varies with nutritional status in some reptilian species but not in others. Data on postprandial thermophily in snakes is limited…”
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Postprandial Temperature Selection in Crotaphytus collaris by Sievert, Lynnette M.

“…I measured temperature selection of male Crotaphytus collaris acclimatized to 25 ± 1 C and an 12L/12D photoperiod over a 24 h period during the summer. I…”
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Melatonin Does Not Influence Thermoregulatory Behavior in Bufo americanus and Bufo marinus by Sievert, Lynnette M., Poore, Jennifer L.

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The Influence of Photoperiod and Position of a Light Source on Behavioral Thermoregulation in Crotaphytus collaris (Squamata: Iguanidae) by Sievert, Lynnette M., Hutchison, Victor H.

“…Temperature selection of male Crotaphytus collaris acclimated to 25 ± 1 C was measured over a 24 h period in a thermal gradient with either uniform light over…”
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