Flight demands may have steered the evolution of bird egg shape
Elongated, asymmetrical forms are common among strongest fliers
EGG DIVERSITY Bird eggs vary greatly in shape, size and color. In a new analysis, researchers look for links between egg shape and birds’ traits and lifestyles.
Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology
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