斑点臭鼬（Spilogale putorius）的体温调节与基础代谢率

Temperature regulation and basal metabolic rate in the spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius.

Knudsen K L, Kilgore D L

Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula 59812.

Comp Biochem Physiol A Comp Physiol. 1990;97(1):27-33. doi: 10.1016/0300-9629(90)90717-7.

Abstract

Metabolic rate, body temperature, and evaporative water loss of six spotted skunks were measured at air temperatures between 8 and 40 degrees C. 2. The mean metabolic rate of spotted skunks at thermoneutral air temperatures was 30.5% below that predicted by body mass. 3. Thermal conductance, body temperature, and rates of evaporative water loss were like those of similar sized mammals. 4. The non-elongate body form, omnivorous diet, and low level of activity of spotted skunks distinguish them from other mustelids and may account for their lower-than-expected basal metabolism.

摘要

在8至40摄氏度的气温下，测量了六只斑点臭鼬的代谢率、体温和蒸发失水量。2. 在热中性气温下，斑点臭鼬的平均代谢率比根据体重预测的代谢率低30.5%。3. 热传导、体温和蒸发失水量与体型相似的哺乳动物相似。4. 斑点臭鼬的非细长体型、杂食性饮食和低活动水平使其与其他鼬科动物不同，这可能是其基础代谢低于预期的原因。