Blar i Department of Biological Sciences på emneord "Shorebirds"
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Is the evolution of clutch size limited by incubation ability in shorebirds?
(Master thesis, 2015-06-01)Incubation is a crucial aspect of avian life history where differences in incubation techniques and investments can have long lasting effects on offspring and parental well- being and reproductive success. The factors ... -
Limited male incubation ability and the evolution of egg size in shorebirds
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-06-22)In bird species where males incubate but are smaller than females, egg size may be constrained by male body size, and hence ability to incubate the eggs. Using data from 71 such shorebird species, we show that egg size ...