Lizards are larger and retain heat longer in high-altitude habitats
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 08:00
in Biology & Nature
University of Granada scientists confirm that ectotherms–like reptiles and amphibians–do follow "Bergmann's rule". The 19th-century naturalist posited thatanimals inhabiting colder climates have a larger body size. The study has been published in the prestigious Journal of Evolutionary Biology.