1. Flow-through Respirometry Setup
Silica/Ascarite/Drierite
Respiratory Chamber
CO2 Analyzer
Flow Controller

2. Changes in Metabolic Rates
CO2 [ul/min] g-1 °C °C °C
Temperature (ºC)

3. 15°C
CO2 (ul/min)
25°C
35°C
Time (min)

4. Effect of Metabolic Rate on Spiracular Closure
CO2 (ul/min)
Time (min)

5. Humid
10°C
20°C
30°C

6. Respiratory Pattern of Single Females
At rest:
Cyclical Release
Periodicity 22 sec.
Average VCO2:
65 nl/min
Burst of flight:
Dramatic increase in CO2 release

7. Metabolism of sugarfed females
Average VCO2 (nl/min.female)
Metabolism of bloodfed females

8. Metabolic Rate and the Training Effect in Alligators

9. RER Values as Exercise Increases