Phenotypic flexibility in digestive system structure and function in migratory birds and its ecological significance

作者: Scott R. McWilliams , William H. Karasov

DOI: 10.1016/S1095-6433(00)00336-6

关键词: Flexibility (engineering)EcologyFood qualityHigh energyEcological significanceBiologyFood intakeNutrientFood restrictionSystem structure

摘要: … Recent evidence suggests that birds utilize and replenish both … phenotypic flexibility in both body composition and the digestive system of migratory birds are important in allowing birds …

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