Plasma carotenoid levels in passerines are related to infection by (some) parasites

Plasma carotenoid levels in passerines are related to infection by (some) parasites

Plumage coloration plays an important role in intra and inter-sexual competition in birds. Many of the yellow, orange or red colours present in birds are carotenoid dependent. Carotenoids can not be synthetized de novo by birds and consequently should be obtained through their diet, and access to ca...

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Main Authors: Jordi eFiguerola, Guillermo eLopez, Ramón eSoriguer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
Host-Parasite Interactions
Sexual selection
Plumage Coloration
blood parasites
endoparasites
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fevo.2014.00047/full

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