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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...
Autores principales: | McClelland, Stephanie C., Cassey, Phillip, Maurer, Golo, Hauber, Mark E., Portugal, Steven J. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |
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