Sibling rivalry in black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla)
Chicks of several species compete with their siblings for parental provisioning of resources and care. This competition is mainly manifested by begging or food hoarding and in only few species, as in the black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) direct aggression between the offspring is present.. I...
Main Author: | Vallarino Moncada, Adriana |
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University of Glasgow
2008
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.495209 |
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