What Is the Krogh Principle?

Krogh's principle states that "for such a large number of problems there will be some animal of choice, or a few such animals, on which it can be most conveniently studied."

What is the August Krogh principle?

The so-called August Krogh principle—“For many problems there is an animal on which it can be most conveniently studied”—has attained great popularity in the biological literature since it was formulated by Hans Krebs in 1975.

Why is the Krogh principle useful in the field of animal physiology?

The Krogh principle highlights that many problems in physiology are more conveniently studied through specific choices of experimental animals. ... Moreover, experimental convenience in the context of the Krogh Principle is often connected to a justification of the relevance of studying distinctive or extreme adaptations.

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