Top Posters
Since Sunday
I
3
p
2
w
2
y
2
J
2
Q
2
r
2
o
2
e
2
j
2
d
2
T
2
SlideshowReport

Metabolic rates of animals that differ in size.

Description
Metabolism can be scaled to body mass by measuring oxygen consumption and normalizing it to the animal's body mass (mass-specific BMR). Note that when expressed in this way, the mass-specific BMR of a shrew is higher than that of an elephant, even though the total oxygen consumption and heat output of the elephant would be much greater. The values on the y-axis are relative units of metabolism. Sizes of the animals shown are not to scale.
Related Images
Add Comment
1 Comment
Guest
13 years ago
Heck yeah this is exactly what I nedeed.
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  311 People Browsing
Show Emoticons
:):(;):P:D:|:O:?:nerd:8o:glasses::-):-(:-*O:-D>:-D:o):idea::important::help::error::warning::favorite:
Your Opinion
What's your favorite funny biology word?
Votes: 401