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- W4212854555 abstract "This chapter describes the beaver’s biology and physiology, including many unique specialized adaptations to enable them to cope with their semi-aquatic lifestyle, such as diving and digesting bark. The chapter begins with a general description of the beaver body form and structure, including differences between the species. They possess a range of unique features and specialized organs that enable them to survive a semi-aquatic lifestyle, including thick waterproof fur, a cloaca, and various thermoregulation adaptations. Locomotion varies, on land, the beaver is a large, plodding animal that rarely waddles far from the water’s edge. In water they move quickly and dive efficiently and, while potentially not the most agile of swimming animals, spend large amounts of time in the water foraging and maintaining their territory. The beaver tail is quite unique, its form and function are discussed. The beaver’s digestive system is described, including specialized features, e.g. an enlarged caecum ‘fermentation chamber’ designed to accommodate large amounts of complex cellulose such as bark, which is aided by microorganisms in the beaver’s stomach that help in breaking down these substances. The physiology of scent production is also described as chemical communication is significant in these two species. This chapter highlights key features which enable beavers to spend long periods in water and underground especially in prolonged winters." @default.
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- W4212854555 title "Beaver morphology and physiology" @default.
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