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Natural nest substrates influence squamate embryo physiology but have little effect on hatchling phenotypes.
Integrative zoology - 1 Jul 2022
Hall Joshua M, Miracle Jocelyn, Scruggs Cindy D, Warner Daniel A
Abstract excerpt
Vertebrate embryos require access to water; however, many species nest in terrestrial habitats that vary considerably in moisture content. Oviparous, non-avian reptiles have served as models to understand how environmental factors, like moisture availability, influence development because eggs are often exposed to prevailing environments in the absence of parental care. Though much research demonstrates the...
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