Visual scoring of eggshell patterns has poor repeatability

Eggshell pattern scoring, a method to quantify the degree of surface maculation, can potentially be a quick, inexpensive and reliable method to obtain information on eggshell appearance and spot patterns. The key pigment responsible for red-brownish hues, protoporphyrin IX, is often localized as spo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of ornithology 2014, Vol.155 (3), p.701-706
Hauptverfasser:	Brulez, Kaat, Choudhary, Pankaj K, Maurer, Golo, Portugal, Steven J, Boulton, Rebecca L, Webber, Simone L, Cassey, Phillip
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cyanistes caeruleus Ecology egg shell Egg shells Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management image analysis Image processing Life Sciences Original Article Parus major Protoporphyrin Protoporphyrin IX reproductive performance Zoology
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