Maternal immunization increases nestling energy expenditure, immune function, and fledging success in a passerine bird
Female birds transfer maternally derived antibodies (matAb) to their nestlings, via the egg yolk. These antibodies are thought to provide passive protection, and allow nestlings to avoid the costs associated with mounting an innate immune response. To test whether there is an energetic benefit to ne...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/7/4/bio028803 |