An article on the effect of rising temperatures on the metabolism of various terrestrial ectotherms. The article by Dillon et al published in Nature describes the relationship between climate change and metabolic rate globally. Further, it describes the effects of changing metabolic rates on organisms in temperate and tropical regions.
Students will learn how global warming is potentially affecting the metabolic rate of various terrestrial ectotherms. They will also learn that tropical ectotherms, that constitute a large percentage of Earth’s biodiversity, tend to be more severely affected by rising temperatures due to climate change.Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
