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- Title
Coincidence or benefit? The use of Marasmius (horse-hair fungus) filaments in bird nests.
- Authors
Aubrecht, Gerhard; Huber, Werner; Weissenhofer, Anton
- Abstract
Filaments of horse-hair fungus (genus Marasmius) were preliminarily found in nests of 98 bird species from 27 families in the tropics and nearctis. Marasmius filaments are used for nest structure but are also known to contain antibiotic and anti-carcinogenic properties. At least locally, birds gather these filaments selectively. We therefore hypothesise a probable selective advantage for birds using Marasmius in their nests.
- Subjects
COSTA Rica; MARASMIUS; BIRD nests; NEMATOMORPHA; ANTIBIOTICS
- Publication
Avian Biology Research, 2013, Vol 6, Issue 1, p26
- ISSN
1758-1559
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3184/175815512X13531739538638