Clutch size in pigeon guillemots : an experimental manipulation and reproductive success in one and two egg clutches
| Autor: | McLaren, Elizabeth B., 1962 |
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| Rok vydání: | 1991 |
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| Druh dokumentu: | Diplomová práce |
| Popis: | Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (leaves 63-68). Description: viii, 68 leaves : map ; 29 cm. The ability of the Pigeon Guillemot Cepphus columba to rear an additional chick was tested by manipulating clutch sizes. The effect of the manipulations on growth, and hatching, fledging, and egg success was measured in chicks from experimental, natural, and control nests. No significant differences were observed between the nest types. Data from 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1989 were analyzed for potential differences in reproductive success of one and two egg clutches. The ratio of one to two eggs was significantly higher in 1985 and 1989. Hatching and fledging success was significantly higher for two egg clutches in 1985 and 1989. No significant differences were observed for egg success. Egg volume was significantly greater in two egg clutches in 1983 and 1984. Egg volume was correlated with fledging but not with hatching success. |
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