Study Type: simulation/modelling
Author Organization: Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
Publication Year: 2021
Author Organization: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
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Mar 5, 2021
Rohr, Veronika; Volkmer, Tamara; Metzler, Dirk; Küpper, Clemens, 2021, "Neoptile feathers contribute to outline concealment of precocial chicks", https://doi.org/10.17617/3.5j, Edmond, V1
Camouflage is a widespread strategy to increase survival. The cryptic plumage colouration of precocial chicks improves camouflage often through disruptive colouration. Here, we examine whether and how fringed neoptile feathers conceal the outline of chicks. We first conducted a d... |