Original paper
Comparative Respiratory Physiology in Cetaceans
Abstract
In the current study we used breath-by-breath respirometry to evaluate respiratory physiology under voluntary control in a male beluga calf (Delphinapterus leucas, body mass range [Mb]: 151-175 kg), an adult female (estimated Mb = 500-550kg) and a juvenile male (Mb = 279kg) false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) housed in managed care. Our results suggest that the measured breathing frequency (fR) is lower, while tidal volume (VT) is...
Paper Details
Title
Comparative Respiratory Physiology in Cetaceans
Published Date
Mar 3, 2020
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Volume
11
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