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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2011
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| 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 |