Reproductive biology and phylogeny of birds. Part B, Sexual selection, behavior, conservation, embryology, genetics /

The second part of volume 6 discusses sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural signals; melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals; sexual selection and auditory signaling; odors and chemical signaling; sexual dimorphism; sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap princ...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Jamieson, Barrie G. M. (Barrie Gillean Molyneux)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Enfield, NH : Science, 2007.
Colección:Reproductive biology and phylogeny ; v. 6B.
Temas:
Birds > Reproduction.
Birds > Phylogeny.
Oiseaux > Reproduction.
Oiseaux > Phylogenèse.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
Birds > Reproduction
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface to the Series
  • Preface to this Volume
  • Contents
  • 1. Sexual Selection of Ultraviolet and Structural Color Signals
  • 1.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 1.2 AVIAN UV COLOR VISION
  • 1.3 UV/STRUCTURAL COLOR PRODUC TION
  • 1.3.1 Iridescent Plumage
  • 1.3.2 Non-iridescent Plumage
  • 1.3.3 White Plumage
  • 1.3.4 UV-reflecting Pigmented Plumage
  • 1.3.5 Fluorescent Plumage
  • 1.4 MEASURING UV AND STRUCTURAL SEXUAL SIGNALS
  • 1.5 SEXUAL SELECTION AND UV/STRUCTURAL SIGNALS
  • 1.5.1 Avian UV Role Models
  • 1.5.1.1 Zebra finches
  • 1.5.1.2 Blue tits
  • 1.5.1.3 Bluethroats1.5.1.4 Recent UV/structural studies
  • 1.6 SEXUAL SELECTION AND STRUCTURAL SIGNALS
  • 1.7 SEXUAL SELECTION AND FLUORESCENT SIGNALS
  • 1.8 WHY ARE UV/STRUCTURAL SIGNALS USED IN SEXUAL COMMUNICATION?
  • 1.8.1 Private Signaling Channel
  • 1.8.2 Light and Habitat Contrast
  • 1.8.3 Receiver Biases for UV-Reflective Signals
  • 1.8.4 Signals as Amplifiers of Mate Quality
  • 1.8.5 Signals as Indicators of Mate Quality
  • 1.9 FUTURE CHALLENGES
  • 1.10 ACNOWLEDGMENTS
  • 1.11 LITERATURE CITED
  • 2. Melanins and Carotenoids as Feather Colorants and Signals 2.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 2.2 MECHANISMS OF PRODUCTION OF MELANIN AND CAROTENOID COLORATION
  • 2.3 GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
  • 2.3.1 Genetic Control of Color Traits
  • 2.3.2 Environmental Effects and the Information Content of Ornamental Coloration
  • 2.3.2.1 Pigment access
  • 2.3.2.2 Parasites
  • 2.3.2.3 Nutrition
  • 2.3.2.4 Social status and color
  • 2.3.3 The Information Content of Pigment-based Color Signals
  • 2.3.3.1 Morphs
  • 2.3.3.2 Continuous variation in color display
  • 2.3.3.3 Degree of detail in single and multiple pigment signals 2.4 THE FUNCTION OF CAROTENOID AND MELANIN COLORATION
  • 2.5 BENEFITS TO ASSESSMENT OF PIGMENT DISPLAYS
  • 2.5.1 Mate Choice
  • 2.5.1.1 Direct benefits
  • 2.5.1.2 Good genes
  • 2.5.1.3 Reproductive success
  • 2.5.2 Status Signaling and Receiver Benefits
  • 2.6 CHAPTER SUMMARY
  • 2.7 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • 2.8 LITERATURE CITED
  • 3. Odors and Chemical Signaling
  • 3.1 INTRODUCTION
  • 3.2 ODORS DERIVED FROM THE ENVIRONMENT
  • 3.2.1 Plants
  • 3.2.2 Heterospecific Animals
  • 3.3 ODORS DERIVED FROM BIRDS 3.3.1 Odors, Chemical Signals and Pheromones
  • 3.3.2 Production of Avian Odors
  • 3.4 SOCIAL CONTEXTS OF AVIAN ODORS
  • 3.4.1 Using Avian-derived Odorsto Locate Home
  • 3.4.2 Discrimination of Own-Nest Odor
  • 3.4.3 Discrimination of Self, Conspecific and Mate Odor
  • 3.4.4 Chicks, Parenting and Odor Learning
  • 3.4.5 Odors Linked with Courtship or Other Displays
  • 3.5 IMPLICATIONS OF AVIAN ODOR AS A SIGNAL
  • 3.5.1 A General Role for Honest Odor Signals in Birds?

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