Last but not the least: effects of laying sequence on egg color variation and embryonic development of Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus)

Last but not the least: effects of laying sequence on egg color variation and embryonic development of Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus)

Abstract Background Laying sequence has important effects on eggshell color and embryonic development in birds. Some birds can allocate resources unevenly among the eggs within a clutch, prioritizing those at the beginning of the laying sequence, in order to maximize reproductive success. The change...

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Main Authors: Juan Huo, Tongping Su, Nan Niu, Canchao Yang, Wei Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Egg color variation
Egg color quantification
Embryonic development
Fiber optic spectrometer
Laying sequence
Russet Sparrow
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-018-0113-x

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