Impact of immunological state on eco-physiological variables in one of the southernmost lizards in the world
- Duran, Fernando
- Boretto, Jorgelina Mariela
- Fernandez, Jimena Beatriz
- Ibáñez Molina, Mora
- Medina, Susana Marlin
- Ibarguengoytía, Nora
DOIAbstract
The immune state is a key component of individuals that directly influences the physiological performance and health status, being essential for survival. Variation in the leukocyte profile, a significantly increase in body temperature, and a detriment of the eco-physiological performance are among the possible consequences of an unhealthy state. In this study we analyse and discuss how field body temperature, preferred body temperature, the speed for sprint and long runs, locomotor stamina, and body condition can be affected by the immunological state (i.e. leukocyte profile) in a wild population of Liolaemus sarmientoi. Juveniles and adult males with a high percentage of eosinophils, basophils, and a low percentage of monocytes preferred ...
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