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Genetic Adaptations of an Island Pit-Viper to a Unique Sedentary Life with Extreme Seasonal Food Availability
The Shedao pit-viper (Gloydius shedaoensis) exhibits an extreme sedentary lifestyle. The island species exclusively feeds on migratory birds during migratory seasons and experiences prolonged hibernation and aestivation period each year (up to eight months). The sedentary strategy reduces energy exp...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Genetics Society of America
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202027/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32184370 http://dx.doi.org/10.1534/g3.120.401101 |