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Communities of Cloacal Bacteria in Tree Swallow Families

Michael P. Lombardo, Grand Valley State University
Patrick A. Thorpe, Grand Valley State University
R. Cichewicz, Grand Valley State University
M. Henshaw, Grand Valley State University
C. Millard, Grand Valley State University
C. Steen, Grand Valley State University
T. K. Zeller, Grand Valley State University

Abstract

Our aim in this study was to survey the communities of bacteria found in the cloacae of adult and nestling Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor), determine if there were familial patterns of prevalence, and determine if there were relationships between bacteria loads and nestling size when 12 days old and fledging success.

Suggested Citation

Michael P. Lombardo, Patrick A. Thorpe, R. Cichewicz, M. Henshaw, C. Millard, C. Steen, and T. K. Zeller. "Communities of Cloacal Bacteria in Tree Swallow Families" 1996
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael_lombardo/11