Ghrelin affects stopover decisions and food intake in a long-distance migrant
Ghrelin affects stopover decisions and food intake in a long-distance migrant
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Billions of birds migrate long distances to either reach breeding areas or to spend the winter at more benign places. On migration, most passerines frequently stop over to rest and replenish their fuel reserves. To date, we know little regarding how they decide that they are ready to continue their journey. What physiological signals tell a bird’s...
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Ghrelin affects stopover decisions and food intake in a long-distance migrant
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TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_slubar_slu_se_85861
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_slubar_slu_se_85861
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0027-8424,1091-6490
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.1619565114