Hypothalamic Thermosensitivity in Hibernating Chipmunks, Tamias striatus

1986 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward B. Pivorun
Keyword(s):  
Tamias Striatus ◽  
Hypothalamic Thermosensitivity

Hibernation of eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) maintained under controlled conditions

1972 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Workman Scott ◽  
Kenneth C. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Sensors ◽  
Endogenous Rhythm ◽  
Bottom Temperature ◽  
Tamias Striatus ◽  
Controlled Conditions ◽  
Eastern Chipmunks ◽  
First Time ◽  
Periodic Arousals

The hibernation pattern of captive eastern chipmunks maintained under controlled conditions of light and temperature was examined. It was consistent with the view that hibernation results from an endogenous rhythm with a periodicity of about a year, probably temperature independent.Continuous recording from nest bottom temperature sensors was tested for the first time with this species and found to be more accurate than the sawdust technique for detecting arousals. It also provided useful information about trends in body temperature.The hypothesis that a shift in the temperature at which heat-producing responses are mobilized occurs during hibernation and that it is responsible for the pattern of periodic arousals, is discussed in relation to the observations made.

STUDIES ON THE BIOLOGY OF TAENIA CRASSICEPS (ZEDER, 1800) RUDOLPHI, 1810 (CESTODA)

1962 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 969-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reino S. Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Initial Rate ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Microtus Pennsylvanicus ◽  
Tamiasciurus Hudsonicus ◽  
Sciurus Carolinensis ◽  
New Host ◽  
Tamias Striatus ◽  
Taenia Crassiceps ◽  
Marmota Monax ◽  
New Host Records

Taenia crassiceps was common in Vulpes fulva examined from southern Ontario. Metacestodes occurred naturally in Microtus pennsylvanicus, Marmota monax, Tamias striatus, and Ondatra zibethicus, and Peromyscus maniculatus, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus, and Sciurus carolinensis were infected experimentally; all rodents are new host records. Cysticerci developed into adults in dogs or foxes within 5 to 6 weeks; five coyote pups resisted infection. Development of the metacestode was followed mainly in white mice. Infections were most common subcutaneously, but also occurred in both body cavities. Mice approximately 4 weeks of age were most susceptible. Asexual reproduction occurred by exogenous, and rarely endogenous, budding from the abscolex pole beginning approximately 3 weeks after infection. Metacestodes in various stages of development were injected into mice subcutaneously, intrapleurally, but mainly intraperitoneally. Subsequent development and reproduction were similar to that following infection with eggs. Apparently all metacestodes are capable of budding. The initial rate of reproduction was higher subcutaneously and intrapleurally than intraperitoneally, but within approximately 100 days the rate became higher and continued higher intraperitoneally than elsewhere. Reproduction never reached a logarithmic rate. Metacestodes inoculated serially up to 21 times at 50-day intervals increased greatly in size and continued budding. Four other series were maintained by serial subinoculation at 50-day intervals through 23 generations without a significant change in the rate of reproduction.

Notes on the Habits of the Chipmunk, Tamias striatus lysteri

1923 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
A. Brooker Klugh
Keyword(s):  
Tamias Striatus

Tamias striatus

1982 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana P. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Tamias Striatus
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