Variations in size and growth of Great skua Catharacta skua chicks in relation to adult age, hatching date, egg volume, brood size and hatching sequence |
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Authors: | R W Furness |
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Institution: | Zoology Department, University of Durham |
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Abstract: | The paper describes the relationships between adult age, hatching date, egg volume, brood size, hatching sequence, chick weight at hatching, chick growth rate and chick body size for a population of Great skuas in Shetland. The relative importance of these factors, and food availability, is assessed in determining chick size, weight, and growth rate. |
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