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Locomotory energetics in a marsupial (Antechinomys spenceri) and a rodent (Notomys alexis)

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Steady state oxygen consumption was compared in a rodentNotomys alexis and a marsupialAntechinomys spenceri. The marsupial was found to diverge from predicted eutherian energetic patterns.N. alexis appears to use energy storage as a significant part of the step cycle before becoming bipedal. Aerobic scope and heat storage during running are similar in both species.

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  1. School of Biological Sciences, The Flinders University of South Australia, 5042, Bedford Park, South Australia

    R. V. Baudinette, Karen A. Nagle & R. A. D. Scott

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We thankP. Baverstock, C. Watts andH. Aslin for the use of theAntechinomys, Ms.B. Whaite for assistance. Supported by Grants from the Nuffield Foundation, the Ingram Trust and the Flinders University Research Committee to RVB.

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Baudinette, R.V., Nagle, K.A. & Scott, R.A.D. Locomotory energetics in a marsupial (Antechinomys spenceri) and a rodent (Notomys alexis). Experientia 32, 583–585 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990175

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