The Effect of Maternal Size and Milk Energy Output on Pup Growth in Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus)

作者: Sara J. Iverson , W. Don Bowen , Daryl J. Boness , Olav T. Oftedal

DOI: 10.1086/PHYSZOOL.66.1.30158287

关键词: LactationBody sizeBiologyEnergy reservesReproductionAnimal scienceEndocrinologyPup growthInternal medicine

摘要: In phocid species in which females fast throughout lactation, maternal energy reserves at parturition must support lactation. Thus, differences body size and stores may influence the magn...

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