Sexually selected traits as bioindicators : exposure to mercury affects carotenoid-based male bill color in zebra finches
To examine whether sexually selected traits are particularly sensitive bioindicators of environmental toxicants, we assessed the effects of exposure to environmentally relevant dietary concentrations of the pollutant methylmercury on pigment coloration in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata). First,...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Ecotoxicology (London, England). - 1992. - 29(2020), 8 vom: 29. Okt., Seite 1138-1147
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| 1. Verfasser: |
Spickler, Jessica L
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| Weitere Verfasser: |
Swaddle, John P,
Gilson, Rebecca L,
Varian-Ramos, Claire W,
Cristol, Daniel A |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz
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| Sprache: | English |
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| Veröffentlicht: |
2020
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Ecotoxicology (London, England)
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| Schlagworte: | Journal Article
Bioindicator
Carotenoid
Coloration
Methylmercury
Sexual selection
Zebra finch
Environmental Biomarkers
Environmental Pollutants
Carotenoids
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