Experimental exposure to trace metals affects plumage bacterial community in the feral pigeon

Bacteria are fundamental associates of animals, and recent studies have highlighted their major role in host behaviour, immunity or reproductive investment. Thus, any environmental factor modifying bacterial community may affect host fitness. In birds, trace metals emitted by anthropogenic activitie...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of avian biology 2016-07, Vol.47 (4), p.521-529
Hauptverfasser:	Chatelain, M., Frantz, A., Gasparini, J., Leclaire, S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bacteria Biodiversity Biodiversity and Ecology Columba livia Environmental Sciences Life Sciences Populations and Evolution
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