What are the physiological adaptations of the bearded dragon (lizard) for thermoregulation
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What are the physiological adaptations of the bearded dragon (lizard) for thermoregulation

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2. Spreading out their body- Their rib cage can be stretched out like a sail making them almost three times as wide as normal. This creates more surface area to abosorb sunlight.3. Panting- If a dragon is too hot they will open their mouth. Water in saliva evaporates cooling the body.......
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1. Changing tint- Beardies can change from a lightish brown to a darkish brown. Darker colors absorb light better ( + Heat ) while light colors don't absorb it as well ( - Heat ) I believe beardies have a special chromatophore cell type in their skin that causes this change in color but I'm not sure.

2. Spreading out their body- Their rib cage can be stretched out like a sail making them almost three times as wide as normal. This creates more surface area to abosorb sunlight.

3. "Panting"- If a dragon is too hot they will open their mouth. Water in saliva evaporates cooling the body.
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