| 单词 | bergmann's rule |
| 释义 | Bergmann's ruleBerg·mann's ruleB0199800 (bûrg′mənz)Bergmann's ruleBergmann's rule(bûrg′mənz)Bergmann's rulea rule stating that individuals from populations of warmblooded species of animals (HOMOIOTHERMS) which occur in cooler climates tend to be larger on average than individuals of the same species in warmer climates. This is because the surface area/volume ratio in large animals is smaller, so that heat loss is consequently reduced. The rule is named after the German biologist W. Bergmann, and was formulated in 1847. See also ALLEN'S RULE. |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含2567994条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。