In iteroparous species high investment in current reproduction is usually paid in terms of
reduced future reproduction and increased mortality. However, the proximal mechanisms of …

This book is comprised of 12 chapters covering topics in reptilian incubation. The chapters
are written by several authors. This book is aimed at serving as a valuable reference text for …

1. The aim of this study was to examine the mechanisms by which parasites can affect the
expression of ornamental traits. 2. Levels of an intestinal coccidian parasite, Isospora …

Modern poultry production faces conflicting demands: to produce large volumes of high-
quality food at low prices without excessive reliance upon antibiotics and medicinal …

Many animals develop bright red, orange, or yellow carotenoid pigmentation that they use to
attract mates. Colorful carotenoid pigments are acquired from the diet and are either directly …

This paper further develops the hypothesis presented earlier that the antioxidant-pro-oxidant
balance in the intestine is an important determinant of human health. A wide range of …

The concept of parasite‐mediated sexual selection assumes that females may improve
offspring fitness by selecting mates on the basis of sexual ornaments that honestly reveal the …

Organic minerals are mineral complexes formed either using a biosynthetic methods or by
reacting a mineral salt with a specifically prepared mixture of amino acids and small …

The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of modified glucomannan (MycosorbTM) on the
antioxidant profile of egg yolk and tissues of newly hatched quail after aurofusarin inclusion …

Selenium is an essential element in human and animal nutrition and is found in a range of
selenoproteins-at least 25 of which have been identified to date in animal and human …