Colouration in amphibians as a reflection of nutritional status: The case of tree frogs in Costa Rica.
Colouration has been considered a cue for mating success in many species; ornaments in males often are related to carotenoid mobilization towards feathers and/or skin and can signal general health and nutrition status. However, there are several factors that can also link with status, such as physio...
Main Authors: | Andrea Brenes-Soto, Ellen S Dierenfeld, Geert P J Janssens |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5570269?pdf=render |
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