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==Effect of ambient temperature==

==Effect of ambient temperature==

Lizards are ectothermic and therefore the temperature of their environment affects their body processes which are highly temperature-dependent. Temperature will affect enzymatic activity, the decomposition rate of ingested elements, the absorption through the gut mucosa, peristalsis (and gut transit times) and possibly gut flora.   

Lizards are [[Ectothermy|ectothermic]] and therefore the temperature of their environment affects their body processes which are highly temperature-dependent. Temperature will affect enzymatic activity, the decomposition rate of ingested elements, the absorption through the gut mucosa, peristalsis (and gut transit times) and possibly gut flora.   

Low temperatures may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in [[Monitor|monitor]] lizards).  

Low temperatures may slow down or even stop all digestion and can have adverse effects on assimilation (i.e. in [[Monitor|monitor]] lizards).