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The evolution of eggshell cuticle in relation to nesting ecology

Avian eggs are at risk of microbial infection prior to and during incubation. A large number of defence mechanisms have evolved in response to the severe costs imposed by these infections. The eggshell's cuticle is an important component of antimicrobial defence, and its role in preventing cont...

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Publicado en:Proc Biol Sci
Main Authors: D'Alba, Liliana, Maia, Rafael, Hauber, Mark E., Shawkey, Matthew D.
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado: The Royal Society 2016
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Acceso en liña:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5013759/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27488648
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2016.0687
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