S19 of ICCPB2011

 May 31 - June 5, 2011
 Organized by IACPB, JSCPB and SCJ
 Supported by the COJWE ('70)
 In cooperation with JNTO

S19

Interplay Among Thermoregulation, Physiological Function,
and Behavioral Performance in Amphibians and Reptiles


Organizers:

Denis V. Andrade (UNESP, Brazil)
José E.Carvalho (UNIFESP, Brazil)

Energy metabolism, cardio-respiratory function, osmotic balance and other basic physiological processes underly the ability of amphibians and reptiles to perform diverse behaviors. Also, since these animal groups are dependent on external heat sources to regulate body temperature, their physiological function and behavioral performance are both highly impacted by environmental temperature. As such, changes in ambient temperature can impose restrictions on the functioning of physiological systems that will affect behavioral performance. On the other hand, the engagement in different activities can impose demands on physiological systems which will require (or cause) thermoregulatory adjustments. In this symposium, we will welcome researchers around the world interested in the mechanisms, evolution and adaptive significance involved in the interplay among body temperature regulation, physiological function, and behavioral performance in amphibians and reptiles.

Speakers:

1) Denis Vieira Andrade (Unesp, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil)
Thermoregulation in a basking frog inhabiting the Espinhaço mountain range in eastern Brazil.

2) Carlos Arturo Navas (USP, São Paulo, SP. Brazil)
Amphibians and reptiles in South American extreme environments.

3) José Eduardo de Carvalho (Unifesp/Diadema, SP, Brazil)
Metabolic Depression and Seasonal Patterns of Activity in Brazilian Amphibians and Reptiles.

4) Fernando Ribeiro Gomes (Univ. Estadual Paulista, SP, Brazil)
Habitat fragmentation and physiological evolution of anurans

5) Rafael Parelli Bovo (Dept. Zoologia, Unesp, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil)
Thermoregulation of a viperid snake endemic of a small island a the south Atlantic of Brazil.