Variation in Bird Eggs—Does Female Factor, Season, and Laying Order Impact the Egg Size, Pigmentation, and Eggshell Thickness of the Eggs of Capercaillie?
Despite numerous studies, intra-species variation in bird eggs is still not well explained. In the presented studies, we investigated the possible sources of this variation: female factor, laying order, and season, using the following traits of Capercaillie eggs as an example: egg size and shape, eg...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/12/3454 |