Frigatebirds ride high on thermals - This bird's bizarre physique and sparse hunting grounds account for its languid lifestyle.

被引:87
作者
Weimerskirch, H [1 ]
Chastel, O
Barbraud, C
Tostain, O
机构
[1] CNRS, UPR 1934, Ctr Etud Biol Chize, F-79360 Villiersen Bois, France
[2] Assoc Aratai, F-97357 Remire Montjoly, Guyane, France
[3] DIREN, F-97328 Cayenne, Guyane, French Guiana
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D O I
10.1038/421333a
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
This bird's bizarre physique and sparse hunting grounds account for its languid lifestyle.
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页码:333 / 334
页数:2
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