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The magnetite-based receptors in the beak of birds and their role in avian navigation

Iron-rich structures have been described in the beak of homing pigeons, chickens and several species of migratory birds and interpreted as magnetoreceptors. Here, we will briefly review findings associated with these receptors that throw light on their nature, their function and their role in avian...

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Auteurs principaux: Wiltschko, R., Wiltschko, W.
Format: Artigo
Langue:Inglês
Publié: Springer-Verlag 2012
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Accès en ligne:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3552369/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23111859
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00359-012-0769-3
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