Search for dissertations about: "Parus major"
Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Parus major.
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11. Structural variants in the great tit genome and their effect on seasonal timing
Abstract : The biodiversity of our planet has been increasingly endangered by human actions. This nature biodiversity is strictly correlated with genomic diversity of all the species in the ecosystem. READ MORE
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12. Fattening strategies in wintering passerines
Abstract : Stored fat is a main source of energy for birds in winter and it seems reasonable that fatter birds should survive better. Small birds wintering at high latitudes, however, carry less fat than their capacity permits, suggesting a predation cost of excessive fatness. READ MORE
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13. Comparative studies of cognitive abilities in the Paridae : Evidence from laboratory studies
Abstract : The Paridae (tits, titmice and chickadees) is a bird family consisting of both food hoarding and non-hoarding species. Many studies have been conducted on birds that are considered to be cognitively advanced, such as parrots and corvids, whereas much less is known about these small passerines. READ MORE