title: Temperature regulation by the inflorescence of philodendron.
abstract: The inflorescence of Philodendron selloum temporarily maintains a core temperature of 38 degrees to 46 degrees C, despite air temperatures ranging from 4 degrees to 39 degrees C, by means of a variable metabolic rate. The heat is produced primarily by small, sterile male flowers that are capable of consuming oxygen at rates approaching those of flying hummingbirds and sphinx moths.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Nagy
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Odell
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Seymour