Ruben J A
J Exp Zool. 1976 Sep;197(3):313-20. doi: 10.1002/jez.1401970303.
In vitro activity of the anaerobic enzymes phosphofructokinase and lactic dehydrogenase from axial muscle tissue of Coluber constrictor, Crotalus viridis and Lichanura roseofusca was shown to correlate with levels of lactate production during activity by these snakes. Additionally, gross and histological lung structure and axial muscle myoglobin concentration were investigated in these species. Coluber was shown to have the most complex lung structure and highest muscle myoglobin content. These are interpreted to be correlated with high aerobic scope in Coluber. Finally, the ophidian saccular lung is postulated to assist in maintenance of high tidal volume.
王蛇、西部菱斑响尾蛇和玫瑰鞭尾蛇轴肌组织中厌氧酶磷酸果糖激酶和乳酸脱氢酶的体外活性被证明与这些蛇活动期间的乳酸产生水平相关。此外，还对这些物种的大体和组织学肺结构以及轴肌肌红蛋白浓度进行了研究。结果表明，王蛇具有最复杂的肺结构和最高的肌肉肌红蛋白含量。这些被解释为与王蛇的高有氧代谢能力相关。最后，推测蛇类的囊状肺有助于维持高潮气量。
