Interpopulation Variation in Contour Feather Structure Is Environmentally Determined in Great Tits

BACKGROUND: The plumage of birds is important for flying, insulation and social communication. Contour feathers cover most of the avian body and among other functions they provide a critical insulation layer against heat loss. Feather structure and composition are known to vary among individuals, wh...

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Autores principales: Broggi, Juli, Gamero, Anna, Hohtola, Esa, Orell, Markku, Nilsson, Jan-Åke
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2011
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176289/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21949798
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0024942

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176289/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21949798
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0024942

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