Effect of saline intake on osmotic homeostasis in ducks

Salinity appears to be an important barrier to habitat selection by ducks, yet little is known about the osmoregulatory abilities of ducks that use saline environments. This thesis examines the physiological mechanisms by which ducks maintain osmotic balance when exposed to saline. I first used d...

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Main Author: Bennett, Darin Chris
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/13306