Oxidative stress as a mediator of life history trade‐offs: mechanisms, measurements and interpretation
The concept of trade‐offs is central to our understanding of life‐history evolution. The
underlying mechanisms, however, have been little studied. Oxidative stress results from a …
underlying mechanisms, however, have been little studied. Oxidative stress results from a …
Melanin-versus carotenoid-based sexual signals: is the difference really so black and red?
SC Griffith, TH Parker, VA Olson - Animal Behaviour, 2006 - Elsevier
A large number of coloured sexually selected ornamental traits in the animal kingdom are
based on carotenoid and melanin pigments. The biochemical differences between these two …
based on carotenoid and melanin pigments. The biochemical differences between these two …
Using digital photography to study animal coloration
In understanding how visual signals function, quantifying the components of those patterns
is vital. With the ever-increasing power and availability of digital photography, many studies …
is vital. With the ever-increasing power and availability of digital photography, many studies …
[图书][B] The biology of moult in birds
L Jenni, R Winkler - 2020 - books.google.com
The first comprehensive review of all aspects of the biology of moult, drawing information
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …
The vitamin A–redox hypothesis: a biochemical basis for honest signaling via carotenoid pigmentation
GE Hill, JD Johnson - The American Naturalist, 2012 - journals.uchicago.edu
Trade-offs in resource allocation have been widely stated as the means by which the
honesty of ornamental traits is maintained, but an alternative to this resource trade-off …
honesty of ornamental traits is maintained, but an alternative to this resource trade-off …
Pigment-based skin colour in the blue-footed booby: an honest signal of current condition used by females to adjust reproductive investment
In monogamous species, the value of present reproduction is affected by the current
condition of the mate, and females may use male ornaments to evaluate his condition and …
condition of the mate, and females may use male ornaments to evaluate his condition and …
Testosterone increases bioavailability of carotenoids: insights into the honesty of sexual signaling
J Blas, L Pérez-Rodríguez… - Proceedings of the …, 2006 - National Acad Sciences
Androgens and carotenoids play a fundamental role in the expression of secondary sex
traits in animals that communicate information on individual quality. In birds, androgens …
traits in animals that communicate information on individual quality. In birds, androgens …
Elytra color as a signal of chemical defense in the Asian ladybird beetle Harmonia axyridis
Carotenoid-and melanin-based colors are valuable indicators of quality in many vertebrates,
but their signaling role in invertebrates remains relatively unexplored. The Asian ladybird …
but their signaling role in invertebrates remains relatively unexplored. The Asian ladybird …
Carotenoid trade-off between parasitic resistance and sexual display: an experimental study in the blackbird (Turdus merula)
R Baeta, B Faivre, S Motreuil… - Proceedings of the …, 2008 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Many parasites depress the expression of the carotenoid-based colour displays of their
hosts, and it has been hypothesized that animals face a trade-off in carotenoid allocation …
hosts, and it has been hypothesized that animals face a trade-off in carotenoid allocation …
Do dietary antioxidants alleviate the cost of immune activation? An experiment with greenfinches
Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species produced by metabolism and immune defenses can
cause extensive damage to biomolecules. To counteract this damage, organisms rely on …
cause extensive damage to biomolecules. To counteract this damage, organisms rely on …