Nest-site selection and nest size influence the incubation temperature of Morelet's crocodiles.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2020.102624
Abstract: In oviparous tetrapods, the nesting-site selection by females is related to the habitat characteristics, which influences nest incubation temperature. Females can directly influence the incubation temperature by choosing certain construction materials or by building nests… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; nest size; site selection; incubation ... See more keywords