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The magnetite-based receptors in the beak of birds and their role in avian navigation
Iron-rich structures have been described in the beak of homing pigeons, chickens and several species of migratory birds and interpreted as magnetoreceptors. Here, we will briefly review findings associated with these receptors that throw light on their nature, their function and their role in avian...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer-Verlag
2012
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3552369/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23111859 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-012-0769-3 |