Crepuscular - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Crepuscular is a term used to describe some animals that are primarily active during twilight, that is at dawn and at dusk. The word is derived from the Latin word crepusculum , meaning "twilight."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crepuscular
The term "crepuscular" refers to the hours of dawn and dusk. Crepuscular animals include those species that are active at dawn, dusk, or both. Some animals are mistakenly considered to be nocturnal although they are actually crepuscular....
www.bookrags.com/Crepuscular www.bookrags.com/Crepuscular
The term "crepuscular" refers to the hours of dawn and dusk. Crepuscular animals include those species that are active at dawn, dusk, or both. Some animals are mistakenly considered to be nocturnal although they are actually crepuscular.
www.bookrags.com/research/crepuscular-ansc-01/ www.bookrags.com/research/crepuscular-ansc-01/
Diurnal animals are not adapted to being active at night, which means that they can be vulnerable to predation when they are out and about after dark, while crepuscular animals like deer can feel very stressed when they are out in the heat of the day or late at night, and this can cause them to engage in odd behaviors...
www.wisegeek.com/what-do-the-terms-crepuscular-diurnal-... www.wisegeek.com/what-do-the-terms-crepuscular-diurnal-and-nocturnal-mean.htm
A third typical sleep/wake pattern is that of Crepuscular animals, which are twilight active. ... Crepuscular - Crepuscular animals are most active during twilight: both at dawn and dusk. These animals include the platypus, rodents, and deer . Rattlesnakes and gila monsters are crepuscular as are a number of desert...
library.thinkquest.org/25553/english/animals/when/index... library.thinkquest.org/25553/english/animals/when/index.shtml
There is an entire group of animals called crepuscular animals. This category of animals is most active during twilight. They avoid bright light and thus also the hot temperatures. They are active twice in a day at sunup and sundown i.e. at dawn and dusk.
www.suite101.com/article.cfm/our_beautiful_bodies/10807... www.suite101.com/article.cfm/our_beautiful_bodies/108075
Animal Behavior question: Give definition for crepuscular animals? Animals that become active at twilight or before sunrise, as do bats and certain insects and birds. Source: Answers.com ... Is a bear crepuscular? Are elephants crepuscular? What is crepuscular feeders? What animals are crepuscular? Animals that are crepuscular?
wiki.answers.com/Q/Give_definition_for_crepuscular_anim... wiki.answers.com/Q/Give_definition_for_crepuscular_animals
dusk and dawn, crepuscular animals, female kitten: Hi Cathy. Cats are crepuscular animals. This means they are most active around dusk and dawn. And it s because in the wild, it s too hot for them to hunt during full sunlight, and too dark for them to see their prey well late into the night. ... More Cats Answers; ... Ask a Question...
en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606/part-simese-kitten.htm
Many desert animals wait out the heat of the day in shade or underground. Some are active at dawn or dusk (crepus-cular), and others strictly at night (nocturnal), to take advantage of cooler temperatures and moister air.
www.azstarnet.com/sn/byauthor/185552
StarNet, the online service of the Arizona Daily Star ... Many desert animals wait out the heat of the day in shade or underground. Some are active at dawn or dusk (crepus-cular), and others strictly at night (nocturnal), to take advantage of cooler temperatures and moister air.
www.azstarnet.com/sn/printDS/185552
Definitions