The utilization of energy by animals in natural environments, particularly different individual patterns of energy allocation to such factors as growth and activity, is poorly known. This study will examine differences in energy allocation to respiration and growth in a natural population of vertebrates. Correlations among individuals in different aspects of respiratory metabolism (maintenance, maximal, and field) will also be determined as well as the genetic linkage between maintenance and maximal metabolic rates. The differential allocation of energy to lean growth and fate storage will be measured. The investigators will specifically examine how metabolic rates, body size, and body composition change during the active foraging season and the correlations among these factors.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS)
Application #
8918054
Program Officer
Sharon Emerson
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-09-15
Budget End
1994-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$266,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California Irvine
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Irvine
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92697