Maternal inbreeding depression in the Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia guttata
The aim of this project was to elucidate the mechanisms behind maternal inbreeding depression, using a model avian species, the zebra finch Taeniopygia guttata. Inbreeding can reduce the fitness of inbred animals beyond its negative effects on early survival, through reduced fecundity of inbred anim...
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University of Glasgow
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.601536 |