Is the citrus-like plumage odorant of crested auklets (Aethia cristatella) a defense against lice?

Plumage odors may function as chemical defenses against ectoparasites in birds. We tested this hypothesis for crested auklets (Aethia cristatella), a species of colonial seabird that emits a very strong citrus-like odor from its plumage. This odorant contains known chemical repellents. We evaluated...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of ornithology 2005-04, Vol.146 (2), p.111-115
Hauptverfasser:	Douglas, Hector D., Malenke, Jael R., Clayton, Dale H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abundance Aethia cristatella Body size Chemical defense Congeners Ectoparasites Life span Nests Odors Plumage Repellents Survival Volatiles
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