Nesting behaviour influences species-specific gas exchange across avian eggshells
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Nesting behaviour influences species-specific gas exchange across avian eggshells
Carefully controlled gas exchange across the eggshell is essential for the development of the avian embryo. Water vapour conductance (G(H2O)) across the shell, typically measured as mass loss during incubation, has been demonstrated to optimally ensure the healthy development of the embryo while avoiding desiccation. Accordingly, eggs exposed to sub-optimal gas exchange have reduced hatching su...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Experimental Biology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1477-9145,0022-0949
DOI: 10.1242/jeb.103291