Odes For Beginners :: Biology :: Behavior :: Thermoregulation
This is called obelisking. This position minimizes the surface area exposed to the sun. Some species lower their body temperature by making long runs or patrols ...
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Karen Johnson Notecards Obelisking Blue Dasher
Exquisite art on 5 1/2 ... Exquisite art on 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" white blank cards w/ envelopes. About the artist: Karen Johnson is a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI ...
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Question and Answer
If they get too warm, they will point their tail directly toward the sun (called obelisking), thus decreasing the surface of their body exposed to the sun and helping reduce body ...
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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Utah and the West
Western Meadowhawk obelisking - basking in the heat on Antelope Island; Western Pondhawk - (Erythemis collacata) - immature male, mature female and mature male
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Dragonfly Images and Damselfly Images - Gallery Three
This female is displaying a posture called obelisking. By shifting the position of her body in relation to the sun, she can help to regulate her body temperature.
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Insect Illustration @ Science-Art.com
Title: Obelisking Blue Dasher Contact: Karen Johnson Description: Watercolor painting of a Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) obelisking to reduce its body temperature.
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Karen Johnson at Science-Art.Com
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Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)
Finally, the bottom image was taken with the same equipment in Austin, Travis Co., Texas in July, 2003 and shows a female Common Sanddragon obelisking.
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