Allen’s Rule (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Allen's rule
Allen's rule
Animals in cold climates have shorter appendages than in warm
Role of shorter appendages in cold climates
Role of shorter appendages in cold climates
Conserve body heat
Role of longer appendages in warm climates
Role of longer appendages in warm climates
Dissipate excess heat
Biological basis of Allen's rule
Biological basis of Allen's rule
Surface area to volume ratio
% of body heat toucans dissipate through large beaks
% of body heat toucans dissipate through large beaks
60%
Atlantic vs Eastern Song Sparrow bill surface area diff.
Atlantic vs Eastern Song Sparrow bill surface area diff.
17% more in Atlantic
Atlantic vs Eastern Song Sparrow heat dissipation diff.
Atlantic vs Eastern Song Sparrow heat dissipation diff.
33% more in Atlantic
Method in Greenberg et al. song sparrow study
Method in Greenberg et al. song sparrow study
Infrared thermal imaging
Extremities in animal anatomy
Extremities in animal anatomy
Body parts extending from main body mass
Arctic foxes vs desert foxes ear length
Arctic foxes vs desert foxes ear length
Arctic foxes have shorter ears