Thermal Stress During Pre-Incubation Induces Subsequent Developmental Plasticity in Northern Bobwhites
Description:
Northern bobwhite populations have declined concurrent with global warming. The focal period of this study was the 12-d pre-incubation period, when bobwhite eggs remain in the nest without the thermal protection of the incubating parent. This study first established the storage and thermal limits of bobwhite eggs, then investigated how global warming may impact oviparous embryos and how bobwhite embryos react to acute and chronic doses of simulated drought temperatures during pre-incubation. …
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Date:
August 2010
Creator:
Reyna, Kelly Shane
Partner:
UNT Libraries