Fig. 1. Rates of (A) oxygen consumption
(
O2), (B) carbon dioxide
production (
CO2) and (C)
respiratory exchange ratio (RER) of adult ruff sandpipers before (22°C)
and during cold exposure (5°C). Values are means ± s.e.m.
(N=5). *Means different from thermoneutral values
(P<0.05).