Plumage iridescence is associated with distinct feather microbiota in a tropical passerine
Abstract Birds present a stunning diversity of plumage colors that have long fascinated evolutionary ecologists. Although plumage coloration is often linked to sexual selection, it may impact a number of physiological processes, including microbial resistance. At present, the degree to which differe...
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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