No signature of selection on the C-terminal region of glucose transporter 2 with the evolution of avian nectarivory
Abstract Background Flying birds, especially those that hover, need to meet high energetic demands. Birds that meet this demand through nectarivory face the added challenges of maintaining homeostasis in the face of spikes in blood sugar associated with nectar meals, as well as transporting that sug...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Avian Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-020-00231-8 |