[图书][B] Physiological adaptations for breeding in birds
TD Williams - 2012 - books.google.com
Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds is the most current and comprehensive
account of research on avian reproduction. It develops two unique themes: the consideration …
account of research on avian reproduction. It develops two unique themes: the consideration …
Eggshell colour does not predict measures of maternal investment in eggs of Turdus thrushes
The striking diversity of avian eggshell colour has long fascinated biologists. Recently, it has
been proposed that the blue-green colour of some eggs may function as a post-mating …
been proposed that the blue-green colour of some eggs may function as a post-mating …
Maternal effects and the evolution of brain size in birds: overlooked developmental constraints
A central dogma for the evolution of brain size posits that the maintenance of large brains
incurs developmental costs, because they need prolonged periods to grow during the early …
incurs developmental costs, because they need prolonged periods to grow during the early …
Egg Yolk Carotenoids in Relation to Habitat and Reproductive Investment in the Great Tit Parus major
C Isaksson, A Johansson… - Physiological and …, 2008 - journals.uchicago.edu
Maternal allocation of antioxidants to egg yolk has been shown to affect early embryonic
development and nestling survival. In environments with high levels of anthropogenic …
development and nestling survival. In environments with high levels of anthropogenic …
Eggshell characteristics and yolk composition in the common cuckoo Cuculus canorus: are they adapted to brood parasitism?
The developmental rate of cuckoo embryos and their hatching size is greater than that of
host species, which may require more nutrient resources in the egg and more intensive gas …
host species, which may require more nutrient resources in the egg and more intensive gas …
Interspecies variation in yolk selenium concentrations among eggs of free-living birds: The effect of phylogeny
Birds deposit the trace element selenium (Se) into their eggs because an adequate supply
of this micronutrient is essential for embryonic development. Although there is considerable …
of this micronutrient is essential for embryonic development. Although there is considerable …
Eggshell coloration reflects both yolk characteristics and dietary carotenoid history of female mallards
Avian eggshell coloration has frequently been examined in a functional context (eg mimicry,
camouflage), but in recent years, an interest has emerged in identifying the mechanisms that …
camouflage), but in recent years, an interest has emerged in identifying the mechanisms that …
Proximate correlates of carotenoid-based mouth coloration in nestling house sparrows
The mouth coloration of passerine nestlings is hypothesized to attract parental care by
increasing the visual conspicuousness of begging chicks and/or by signaling the …
increasing the visual conspicuousness of begging chicks and/or by signaling the …
Influences of carotenoid supplementation on the integrated antioxidant system of a free living endangered passerine, the hihi (Notiomystis cincta)
The integrated antioxidant system is recognised as an essential component of an organisms
self maintenance. Our knowledge of this system, however, is largely restricted to species of …
self maintenance. Our knowledge of this system, however, is largely restricted to species of …
Blue‐green eggshell coloration reflects yolk antioxidant content in spotless starlings Sturnus unicolor
C Navarro, T Pérez‐Contreras, JM Avilés… - Journal of Avian …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The hypothesis that eggshell colouration is a sexually selected trait of female birds is based
on the fact that biliverdin, the pigment responsible for blue‐green colours of the eggshell, is …
on the fact that biliverdin, the pigment responsible for blue‐green colours of the eggshell, is …