Sex differences in gait utilization and energy metabolism during terrestrial locomotion in two varieties of chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) selected for different body size
In leghorn chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) of standard breed (large) and bantam (small) varieties, artificial selection has led to females being permanently gravid and sexual selection has led to male-biased size dimorphism. Using respirometry, videography and morphological measurements, sex and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/4/10/1306 |