Year
1987
Degree Name
Master of Science (Hons.)
Department
Department of Biology
Recommended Citation
Withers, Kerry William, Energy metabolism and thyroid function of Antechninus stuartii, Master of Science (Hons.) thesis, Department of Biology, University of Wollongong, 1987. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2756
Abstract
Australian marsupials have been distinct from eutherlans for about 130 million years (McKenna, 1969). Adaptive radiation during this time has resulted In considerable variety In ecological niche and anatomical features of marsupials. The relationship of the urinary and genital tracts to each other and the relatively undeveloped state of young, (born after a short gestation period) are among the major features distinguishing marsupials from eutherlans (Tyndale-Blscoe, 1973).
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.