| Ecological implications of body composition and thermal capabilities in young antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella). | |
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PMID: 15449238 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In comparison with other homeotherms, young recently weaned marine mammals in high latitudes face exceptional energetic demands when foraging and thermoregulating. Lipids are an important source of energy and a major component of insulation that allows them to meet these demands. To examine the role of lipid stores in a high-latitude pinniped, we measured the body composition and thermoregulatory capabilities of Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) pups and yearlings by using flow-through respirometry and hydrogen isotope dilution. From these data, we constructed a model to examine the importance of postweaning fasting capability in free-ranging young fur seals. Resting metabolic rates were different for pups and yearlings measured in 0.6 degrees C water, 10.3 degrees C water, and ambient air; however, mass and percent lipid as covariates accounted for the different metabolic responses in pups and yearlings for all treatments. The estimated lower critical temperature for combined pups and yearlings was 14.4 degrees C, 10 degrees -15 degrees C above water temperatures normally experienced by Antarctic fur seals. Modeling predicted that a weaned fur seal pup would survive at sea from 9.8 to 36.2 d before succumbing to starvation. The most likely maximum travel distance within this time constraint suggests that food resources close to the natal rookery are important to first-year survival for this species. |
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Authors:
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Matthew R Rutishauser; Daniel P Costa; Michael E Goebel; Terrie M Williams |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Physiological and biochemical zoology : PBZ Volume: 77 ISSN: 1522-2152 ISO Abbreviation: Physiol. Biochem. Zool. Publication Date: 2004 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-09-27 Completed Date: 2004-12-21 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883369 Medline TA: Physiol Biochem Zool Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 669-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Long Marine Laboratory, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA. rutishauser@biology.ucsc.edu |
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Age Factors Animals Antarctic Regions Basal Metabolism Body Composition / physiology* Body Temperature Body Temperature Regulation / physiology* Calorimetry, Indirect Climate Energy Metabolism / physiology* Feeding Behavior / physiology Fur Seals / physiology* Models, Biological* Sex Factors Temperature |
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