Compare Sleep Patterns Across Various Groups of Animals, Noting, as Appropriate

question 7

Essay

Compare sleep patterns across various groups of animals, noting, as appropriate, species differences and the possible evolutionary bases for these differences.

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Definitions:

Thoracic

Pertaining to the chest region, which houses the heart and lungs among other organs.

Synovial

Referencing the lubricative fluid found within the cavities of synovial joints, aiding in smooth movement.

Serous Membrane

A thin, transparent tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a lubricating fluid.