Evidence for diet selection as a method for combating low water availability in the desert species Peromyscus eremicus
Howe JA. Evidence for diet selection as a method for combating low water availability in the desert species Peromyscus eremicus
The author tested the diet of captured cactus mice, Peromyscus eremicus, to determine whether they needed a diet high in water content in order to maintain their weight in a desert environment. It was determined that the mice cannot rely on metabolic water alone and must have some water in their diet.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Howe, John
- Units
- MOJA
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Diet, Granite Mountain Reserve Mojave National Preserve, Peromyscus eremicus, water intake