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Ptilochronology: Feather Time and the Biology of Birds PDF

187 Pages·2006·1.654 MB·English
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by Thomas C. Grubb Jr.| 2006| 187 pages| 1.654| English

About Ptilochronology: Feather Time and the Biology of Birds

This is the first book to summarize the methods, conceptual issues and results of studies using the interpretation of feather growth rates as an index to nutritional condition in birds. The author has coined the term ptilochronology (literally. 'the study of feather time') to describe this technique, which relies on the fat that as a feather grows it produces visible growth bars. Both the technique and its conceptual foundations have been applied worldwide to numerous studies of avian evolution, ecology, and conservation biology. the author reviews this work, chronicles the various criticisms that have been amde, and describes how these have influenced the development of ptilochronology. He goes on to suggest experimental methodologies and analytical techniques to safeguard against invalid results. a final chapter summarises this new technique's contribution to avian biology, and suggests potential applications and a future research agenda. an appendix details specific measurements and describes the methodology associated with ptilochronology. Ptilochronology provides a practical resource as well as a conceptual understanding of how this technique can be used to address important questions in avian biology. It will be of relevance and use to professional avian biologists and ornithologists as well as to graduate students of avian behavioural ecology, evolution and conservation.

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Author:Thomas C. Grubb Jr.
Publication Year:2006
ISBN:9780199295500
Pages:187
Language:English
File Size:1.654
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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