Reproductive biology and phylogeny of birds. Part B, Sexual selection, behavior, conservation, embryology, genetics

Reproductive biology and phylogeny of birds. Part B, Sexual selection, behavior, conservation, embryology, genetics / volume edited by Barrie G.M. Jamieson.

The second part of volume 6 discusses sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural signals; melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals; sexual selection and auditory signaling; odors and chemical signaling; sexual dimorphism; sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap princ...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Jamieson, Barrie G. M. (Barrie Gillean Molyneux)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Enfield, NH : Science, 2007.
Series:Reproductive biology and phylogeny ; v. 6B.
Subjects:
Birds > Reproduction.
Birds > Phylogeny.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
Birds > Reproduction
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:The second part of volume 6 discusses sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural signals; melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals; sexual selection and auditory signaling; odors and chemical signaling; sexual dimorphism; sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap principle; courtship and copulation; sexual conflict and its implications for fitness; intra- and extra-pair paternity; parental care (including cooperative breeding); brood parasitism in birds; applications of reproductive biology to bird conservation and population management; embryogenesis and development; molecular genetics of avian sex determination and gonadal development. Many new illustrations are provided throughout the volume.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 532 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781578085910
1578085918
9781482280517
1482280515
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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