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Oxidative stress as a constraint and cost of reproduction
Oxidative stress has been proposed as one potential cost and constraint of reproductive investment. However, we lack yet clear experimental demonstrations of the link between oxidative stress and reproduction. This project will address the hypothesis that high parental effort in chick-rearing increases parental oxidative stress and reduces survival or future investment in reproduction. Captive canaries will be used as model species.
Date:1 Feb 2014 → 31 Dec 2014
Keywords:EXPERIMENTAL STUDY, NATURAL SELECTION
Disciplines:Animal biology, Ecology, Environmental science and management, Other environmental sciences