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Adaptive significance of avian beak morphology for ectoparasite control

The beaks of Darwin's finches and other birds are among the best known examples of adaptive evolution. Beak morphology is usually interpreted in relation to its critical role in feeding. However, the beak also plays an important role in preening, which is the first line of defence against harmf...

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Autori principali: Clayton, Dale H, Moyer, Brett R, Bush, Sarah E, Jones, Tony G, Gardiner, David W, Rhodes, Barry B, Goller, Franz
Natura: Artigo
Lingua:Inglês
Pubblicazione: The Royal Society 2005
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Accesso online:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1599863/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15888414
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2004.3036
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