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Endothermy vs ectothermy is much more about aerobic vs anaerobic metabolism. Endotherms can sustain high levels of physical activity for hours and days. An ect
by robwwilliams 2y ago
Endothermy vs ectothermy is much more about aerobic vs anaerobic metabolism.
Endotherms can sustain high levels of physical activity for hours and days. An ectotherm is lucky to go one minute.
Nick Lane’s fabulous book:
“Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life” is the right place to start.