Open AccessDay and night in the subterranean: measuring daily activity patterns of subterranean rodents (Ctenomys aff. knighti) using bio-logging
Author(s) -
Milene G. Jannetti,
C. Loren Buck,
Verónica S. Valentinuzzi,
Gisele A. Oda
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/coz044
Subject(s) - biology , logging , ecology
Activity patterns of desert subterranean tuco-tucos were measured using light-loggers and accelerometers to understand interrelationships among environment, behavior and physiology. Underground temperatures attain minimal values around noon, favoring diurnal time on surface in winter. Timing of highest overall activity shifts to night-time upon transference from field to lab constant conditions.
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