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x Gallivan, G. James; Best, Robin Christopher
  1980
Metabolism and respiration of the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis).
Physiol. Zool. 53(3): 245-253. 2 tabs. 6 figs.
–Abstr.: Ciencia e Cultura 30(7): 508, 1978 (in Portuguese)? Portuguese transl.: Gallivan & Best (1981). Measurements on six manatees showed a low metabolic rate, breathing frequency, and minute ventilation, and high oxygen extraction and carbon dioxide output.

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Brazil
x  1980Ayres & Best (TI; conservation; 83-85, 90-92.)
Captivity, Sirenians in
(SEE ALSO: Hunting and Capture; Weed Control)
x  1980Gallivan & Best (TI; Manaus; metabolism & respiration; 245-253.)
x  1980Gallivan, G.J. (TI; Manaus; respiratory control; 254-261.)
Conservation
(SEE ALSO: Accidental Death or Injury; Economic Uses; Hunting and Capture; Weed Control)
x  1980Ayres & Best (TI; Brazil; 83-85, 90-92.)
Economic Uses
(SEE ALSO: Archeological Sites, Sirenia at; Hunting and Capture; Medicinal Applications; Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance; Weed Control)
x  1980Ayres & Best (TI; Brazil; meat prices, hides; 83-85, 90-92.)
Respiration and Diving
(SEE ALSO: Locomotion)
x *1980Gallivan & Best (TI; metabolism & respiration; 245-253.)
x *1980Gallivan, G.J. (TI; respiratory control by carbon dioxide; 254-261.)
Trichechus inunguis (Natterer in von Pelzeln, 1883) Thomas and Lydekker, 1897
x  1980Ayres & Best (Brazil; conservation; 83-85, 90-92.)
x *1980Gallivan & Best (metabolism & respiration; 245-253.)
x *1980Gallivan, G.J. (respiratory control; 254-261.)