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S. Cooke, L. Sack, C. Franklin, A. Farrell, J. Beardall, M. Wikelski, S. Chown

2013.3.13Conservation Physiology

DOI: 10.1093/conphys/cot001

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The definition of ‘conservation physiology’ is refined to be more inclusive, with an emphasis on characterizing diversity, understanding and predicting responses to environmental change and stressors, and generating solutions.

Abstract

The definition of ‘conservation physiology’ is refined to be more inclusive, with an emphasis on characterizing diversity, understanding and predicting responses to environmental change and stressors, and generating solutions. The integrative discipline is focused on mechanisms and uses physiological tools, concepts, and knowledge to advance conservation and resource management.

Citation format

COOKE, S., et al. What is conservation physiology? Perspectives on an increasingly integrated and essential science. Conservation Physiology, 2013, 1.