Regulation of Integumentary Colour and Plasma Carotenoids in American Kestrels Consistent with Sexual Selection Theory

1. Sexually selected traits are expected to vary seasonally, with the maximal expression of the character being evident during mate choice: however, the mechanisms controlling or regulating such traits are generally poorly known. 2. Carotenoid pigments responsible for bright red or yellow coloration...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Functional ecology 1998-04, Vol.12 (2), p.307-312
Hauptverfasser:	Negro, J. J., Bortolotti, G. R., Tella, J. L., Fernie, K. J., Bird, D. M.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Aves Biological and medical sciences Birds Breeding seasons Carotenoids Colors Demecology Falco sparverius Female animals Finches Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology honest signalling Human ecology Male animals Mating behavior regulation Sexual selection Vertebrata
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