Distribution of substance P reveals a novel subdivision in the hippocampus of parasitic South American cowbirds.
Parasitic cowbirds monitor potential hosts' nests and return to lay when appropriate, a task that is likely to involve spatial recall. Seasonal and sexual behavioral variations in the cowbirds correlate with anatomical changes in the hippocampal formation. During the breeding season, parasites...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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