Observations on the Bioclimate of Some Taiga Mammals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16863603 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William O Pruitt (University of Pennsylvania, corresponding author), Jr William O Pruitt |
| Year | 1957 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 130 |
| Publication date | 1957-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ARCTIC (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0004-0843 • E-ISSN: 1923-1245 |
| Publisher | The Arctic Institute of North America (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.14430/arctic3760 |
| OpenAlex | W2089095642 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
Reports a study at Fairbanks, Alaska, 1954-56, on the thermal environment of the moss-covered forest floor, the habitat mainly of red-backed voles, shrews, weasels, and red squirrels. Thermistors recorded temperatures at the surface, 6 ft above, and 3, 6, and 9 in below. Findings during the snow-free and snow periods are discussed, including stable temperature comparatively warm in winter and cool in summer. Effects of various snow cover thickness on the range and fluctuations of subnivean temperatures are noted. Contrast between the under-and above-snow environments causes the mammals to abandon surface activity when the cover reaches 15-20 cm depth
Atmospheric sciences · Biology · Geography · Habitat · Meteorology · Moss · Physical geography · Range (aeronautics) · Snow · Snow cover · Taiga · Bat Biology and Ecology Studies · Cryospheric studies and observations · Ecology · Environmental Science · Geology · Physiological and biochemical adaptations
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.13 |
| Citation span | 1959 - 2015 (57) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |