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Ein standardisiertes Futter für ernährungsphysiologische Untersuchungen an fruchtfressenden Vögeln

A standardizised “fruit-diet” for nutritional studies in frugivorous birds

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A semi-synthetic diet is described which is successfully used in nutritional studies in different species of fruit pigeons (Treroninae). Agar (1–2%) is used as a hydrophilic colloid to reach the required water amount of 75–80% in the diet.

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  1. Zoologisches Museum Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190, CH-8057, Zürich, Switzerland

    Willy Eggel & Vinzenz Ziswiler

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Eggel, W., Ziswiler, V. Ein standardisiertes Futter für ernährungsphysiologische Untersuchungen an fruchtfressenden Vögeln. J Ornithol 129, 97–99 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01641535

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