Highly virulent avian brood-parasitic species show elevated embryonic metabolic rates at specific incubation stages compared to less virulent and non-parasitic species
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2024.0411
Abstract: As the avian embryo grows and develops within the egg, its metabolic rate gradually increases. Obligate avian brood-parasitic birds lay their eggs in the nests of other species to avoid the costs of parental care,… read more here.
Keywords: brood parasitic; avian brood; parasitic species; virulence ... See more keywords
Eggshell composition and surface properties of avian brood-parasitic species compared with non-parasitic species
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.221023
Abstract: The eggs of avian obligate brood-parasitic species have multiple adaptations to deceive hosts and optimize development in host nests. While the structure and composition of the eggshell in all birds is essential for embryo growth… read more here.
Keywords: brood parasitic; parasitic species; surface; avian brood ... See more keywords