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How much calcium to shell out? Eggshell calcium carbonate content is greater in birds with thinner shells, larger clutches and longer lifespans

The avian eggshell is a bio-ceramic structure that protects the embryo. It is composed almost entirely of calcium carbonate and a small amount of organic material. An optimal amount of calcium carbonate in the eggshell is essential for the embryo's development, yet how the ratio of calcium carb...

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Autores principales: McClelland, Stephanie C., Cassey, Phillip, Maurer, Golo, Hauber, Mark E., Portugal, Steven J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8479367/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34583563
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2021.0502