Yolk removal generates hatching asynchrony in snake eggs

Abstract Hatching synchrony is wide-spread amongst egg-laying species and is thought to enhance offspring survival, notably by diluting predation risks. Turtle and snake eggs were shown to achieve synchronous hatching by altering development rates (where less advanced eggs may accelerate development...

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Main Authors: Fabien Aubret, Florent Bignon, Alix Bouffet-Halle, Gaëlle Blanvillain, Philippe J. R. Kok, Jérémie Souchet
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/51745166306f47aea5c1340b64e9f878
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