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Warren PorterEmeritus Prof. of Integrative Biology, University of Wisconsin, Madison Verified email at wisc.edu Cited by 19176 |
The potential for behavioral thermoregulation to buffer “cold-blooded” animals against climate warming
Increasing concern about the impacts of global warming on biodiversity has stimulated
extensive discussion, but methods to translate broad-scale shifts in climate into direct impacts on …
extensive discussion, but methods to translate broad-scale shifts in climate into direct impacts on …
Thermodynamic equilibria of animals with environment
WP Porter, DM Gates - Ecological monographs, 1969 - JSTOR
All processes of life, all physiological events, do work and expend energy. A continuing
supply of energy is necessary for an animal to live. One of the primary means by which the …
supply of energy is necessary for an animal to live. One of the primary means by which the …
Temperature, activity, and lizard life histories
Lizard life-history characteristics vary widely among species and populations. Most authors
seek adaptive or phylogenetic explanations for life-history patterns, which are usually …
seek adaptive or phylogenetic explanations for life-history patterns, which are usually …
Mapping the fundamental niche: physiology, climate, and the distribution of a nocturnal lizard
The fundamental niche can be viewed as the set of conditions and resources that allow a
given organism to survive and reproduce in the absence of biotic interactions. Quantitative …
given organism to survive and reproduce in the absence of biotic interactions. Quantitative …
Hot rocks and not‐so‐hot rocks: retreat‐site selection by garter snakes and its thermal consequences
Studies of behavioral thermoregulation of ectotherms have typically focused only on active
animals. However, most temperate—zone ectotherms actually spend more time sequestered …
animals. However, most temperate—zone ectotherms actually spend more time sequestered …
Correlative and mechanistic models of species distribution provide congruent forecasts under climate change
Good forecasts of climate change impacts on extinction risks are critical for effective conservation
management responses. Species distribution models (SDMs) are central to extinction …
management responses. Species distribution models (SDMs) are central to extinction …
Integrating biophysical models and evolutionary theory to predict climatic impacts on species' ranges: the dengue mosquito Aedes aegypti in Australia
Climate change will alter the distribution and abundance of many species, including those
of concern to human health. Accurate predictions of these impacts must be based on an …
of concern to human health. Accurate predictions of these impacts must be based on an …
Modelling species distributions without using species distributions: the cane toad in Australia under current and future climates
Accurate predictions of the potential distribution of range‐shifting species are required for
effective management of invasive species, and for assessments of the impact of climate …
effective management of invasive species, and for assessments of the impact of climate …
Macrophysiology: a conceptual reunification
Widespread recognition of the importance of biological studies at large spatial and temporal
scales, particularly in the face of many of the most pressing issues facing humanity, has …
scales, particularly in the face of many of the most pressing issues facing humanity, has …
Size, shape, and the thermal niche of endotherms
A key challenge in ecology is to define species' niches on the basis of functional traits. Size
and shape are important determinants of a species' niche but their causal role is often difficult …
and shape are important determinants of a species' niche but their causal role is often difficult …