Convergent evolution of parrot plumage coloration

Abstract Parrots have remarkable plumage coloration that result in part from a unique ability to produce pigments called psittacofulvins that yield yellow to red feather colors. Little is known about the evolution of psittacofulvin-based pigmentation. Widespread color mutations of captive-bred parro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	PNAS nexus 2024-03, Vol.3 (3), p.pgae107-pgae107
Hauptverfasser:	Ke, Fushi, van der Zwan, Henriëtte, Poon, Emily Shui Kei, Cloutier, Alison, Van den Abeele, Dirk, van der Sluis, Rencia, Sin, Simon Yung Wa
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analysis Behavior Brief Report Color of animals Convergence (Biology) Evolutionary biology Genes Genetic aspects Genetic research Genomics Growth Parrots
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