Temperature is the most important factor affecting
the physiology performances of the ectotherms and
each physiological function has its optimal
temperature range. Many high-altitude ectotherms can
alter the optimal temperature ranges in order to
function better at the low temperature environments.
Food intake and digestion are the essential
processes for energy acquisition of organisms.
Preferred temperature (PT) is a compromised set
point for all physiological performances of an
organism. In some ectotherms, food intake,
digestion, and growth are maximized at PT. In this
book,...