Fatty acid profiles of great tit (Parus major) eggs differ between urban and rural habitats, but not between coniferous and deciduous forests
Early-life nutrition is an important determinant of both short- and long-term performance and fitness. The avian embryo develops within an enclosed package of nutrients, of which fatty acids (FA) are essential for many aspects of development. The FA composition of yolk depends on maternal nutrition...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4908168/ |