Correlated evolution of nest and egg characteristics in birds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2019.10.015
Abstract: Correlational selection is defined as selection for adaptive character combinations, and it therefore favours combinations of coevolved traits via phenotypic integration. Whereas the evolution of avian nest-building and egg-laying characteristics are well understood, their correlated… read more here.
Keywords: egg characteristics; evolution; correlated evolution; nest egg ... See more keywords
Egg characteristics and oviposition behaviour of the aquatic insect orders Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera in New Zealand: a review
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DOI: 10.1080/03014223.2018.1443473
Abstract: ABSTRACT The abundance and distribution of aquatic insects may be controlled by factors at any stage of the life cycle. To understand the potential role of factors affecting egg and adult stages and oviposition, basic… read more here.
Keywords: egg characteristics; new zealand; oviposition behaviour; egg ... See more keywords
Interclutch variability in egg characteristics in two species of rail: Is maternal identity encoded in eggshell patterns?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261868
Abstract: Maternal signatures are present in the eggs of some birds, but quantifying interclutch variability within populations remains challenging. Maternal assignment of eggs with distinctive appearances could be used to non-invasively identify renesting females, including hens… read more here.
Keywords: egg; interclutch variability; variability egg; king rail ... See more keywords