The Impact of Developmental Stress on Cardiovascular Physiology of Two Archosaur Species: American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus)

Crocodilians and birds comprise sister taxa of archosaurs, the development of these vertebrates occurs within an egg case that leaves developing embryos susceptible to fluctuations in the nesting environment. Studies suggest that sub-optimal conditions alter morphological growth and cardiovascular p...

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Main Author: Tate, Kevin B.
Other Authors: Crossley, Dane Alan
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2014
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699922/