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torpor
« on: May 22, 2008, 07:15:28 pm »
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can anybody explain to me what this term actual refers to, and what contexts it can be used in?
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Re: torpor
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2008, 07:29:06 pm »
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i think torpor refers to when an animal decreses its body temperature as a way of preserving energy which would otherwise have to be used to maintain a higher body temperature. Torpor usually refers to short term temperatures drops, eg a bird lowering its temperature overnight night when its sleeping. I think hibernation can be called torpor, but i would just stick to calling it hibernation.
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