Decreased hydrophobicity of iridescent feathers: a potential cost of shiny plumage. [electronic resource]
- The Journal of experimental biology Jul 2011
- 2157-63 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
1477-9145
10.1242/jeb.055822 doi
Animals Behavior, Animal Biological Evolution Birds--physiology Color Ducks Feathers--physiology Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions Microscopy--methods Pigmentation