Feather function and the evolution of birds
RS Terrill, AJ Shultz - Biological Reviews, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The ability of feathers to perform many functions either simultaneously or at different times
throughout the year or life of a bird is integral to the evolutionary history of birds. Many …
throughout the year or life of a bird is integral to the evolutionary history of birds. Many …
Avian coloration genetics: recent advances and emerging questions
R Price-Waldman, MC Stoddard - Journal of Heredity, 2021 - academic.oup.com
The colorful phenotypes of birds have long provided rich source material for evolutionary
biologists. Avian plumage, beaks, skin, and eggs—which exhibit a stunning range of cryptic …
biologists. Avian plumage, beaks, skin, and eggs—which exhibit a stunning range of cryptic …
On the Multifunctionality of Feathers and the Evolution of BIrds
RS Terrill, AJ Shultz - 2021 - ecoevorxiv.org
The ability feathers have to perform many functions simultaneously and at different times is
integral to the evolutionary history of all birds. Many studies focus on single functions of …
integral to the evolutionary history of all birds. Many studies focus on single functions of …
The mechanistic basis of evolutionary transitions between grey, slate, and blue colour in Tanagers (Thraupidae)
Both pigmentary and structural colours share many common elements of their feather
anatomy, ie keratin, air and melanin packed in the melanosomes, despite utilizing different …
anatomy, ie keratin, air and melanin packed in the melanosomes, despite utilizing different …
Evolutionary dynamics of pigmentary grey and non-iridescent structural blue colouration in Tanagers (family: Thraupidae)
Birds are one of the most colourful animal groups in the world and there are multiple ways
by which they achieve this feature. Mechanisms of colour production range from pigmentary …
by which they achieve this feature. Mechanisms of colour production range from pigmentary …