Effects of short-term experimental manipulation of captive social environment on uropygial gland microbiome and preen oil volatile composition

Effects of short-term experimental manipulation of captive social environment on uropygial gland microbiome and preen oil volatile composition

IntroductionAvian preen oil, secreted by the uropygial gland, is an important source of volatile compounds that convey information about the sender’s identity and quality, making preen oil useful for the recognition and assessment of potential mates and rivals. Although intrinsic factors such as hor...

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Main Authors: Danielle J. Whittaker, Amruth Atyam, Nathan A. Burroughs, Jonathan M. Greenberg, Travis J. Hagey, Milos V. Novotny, Helena A. Soini, Kevin R. Theis, Tricia A. Van Laar, Joel W. G. Slade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
Uropygial gland
microbiome
preen oil volatiles
dark-eyed junco
social experiment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2022.1027399/full

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