Behavioral thermoregulation in a small herbivore avoids direct UVB damage.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2017.12.002
Abstract: Direct damage of increased solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) on organism fitness has attracted attention due to stratospheric ozone depletion. Although most ectotherms are not capable of detecting and avoiding solar UVB, they may avoid direct exposure… read more here.
Keywords: behavioral thermoregulation; direct uvb; thermoregulation; leaf surfaces ... See more keywords