Thermal constraints may limit the physiology and behaviour of ectotherms because of the
high thermal dependence of metabolic functions. The adaptive mechanisms of …

Competition over spatial niche utilisation is one of most common competitive interactions
between species in sympatry. Moreover, competitive interactions may involve age classes …

Ontogenetic shifts at lizards' microhabitat selection were studied using sand lizard (Lacerta
agilis) as model organism. Field observations evidenced that sightings of hatchling lizards …

South-western Europe has a rich diversity of lacertid lizards. In this study, we evaluated the
occupancy patterns and niche segregation of five species of lacertids, focusing on large …

The evolutionary significance of lacertid colourations is relatively unexplored. However,
several studies have demonstrated signalling by means of bright green colouration in …

Different types of semi natural habitats has important role in long-term survival and
maintenance of reptile species in urban environments. Heterogeneous urban green islands …

Urbanisation can be dangerous to biological diversity, but on the other hand cities can
enhance local and regional biodiversity by providing habitat analogues for many …

В статье рассматриваются основные элементы понятийного аппарата и другие
аспекты термобиологии рептилий, которые необходимо учитывать при рассмотрении …

Differences in habitat selection, daily activity and preferred ambient temperatures between
adult and neonate Halys pit-vipers, Gloydius halys halys (Pallas, 1776) were studied in an …

Pleistocene climate oscillations had a dramatic impact on the distribution of temperate
ectothermic organisms. These range fluctuations plausibly have left a footprint on the …