Seasonal Changes in Body Fat, Water and Basic Weight in Citellus Lateralis, Eutamias Speciosus and E. Amoenus
- 15 September 1964
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Mammalogy
- Vol. 45 (3) , 359-365
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1377407
Abstract
Citellus lateralis in the Sierra Nevada of California has an annual change of total body fat, characterized by a threefold increase from August to September, just prior to hibernation. Eutamias speciosus and E. amoenus have less body fat than C. lateralis, and the predormancy increase occurs in October. These 2 species of Eutamias enter dormancy during October. Just prior to winter dormancy, there is a slight drop in basic weight (fat-free, water-free body weight) and body water.Keywords
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