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PLoS One November 2009 PMID 19907639

Egg eviction imposes a recoverable cost of virulence in chicks of a brood parasite.

Michael G Anderson, Csaba Moskát, Miklós Bán, Tomás Grim, Phillip Cassey, Mark E Hauber

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Discussions reveal a balanced interest in the study’s findings, with commenters noting that evicting eggs does not significantly harm the cuckoo chicks, as seen in phrases like 'recoverable cost' and 'no increased predation risk.' The tone is analytical but also intrigued by the evolutionary strategies involved, indicating a moderate but meaningful engagement with the research's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings that egg eviction has manageable costs for cuckoo chicks, indicating a general agreement with the research conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The post highlights curiosity about the implications of the research, with many expressing interest in brood parasitism and avian behavior.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show some depth by referencing specific aspects like virulence and nest predation, but overall engagement remains moderate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence understanding of brood parasitism, but the perceived impact is moderate, primarily academic or ecological.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that egg tossing by common cuckoo chicks causes a temporary growth cost during their nestling period but does not affect their ability to grow or attract parental care.
  • Evicting nest contents does not increase the risk of predation, indicating that this behavior does not make nests more noticeable to predators.
  • The research suggests that the apparent costs of egg eviction are due to the challenges posed by host adults and nestmates, which influence when and how cuckoo chicks can eject eggs without incurring long-term fitness penalties.]
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Zefrank's True Facts About Parasitic Birbs: References: Anderson MG, Moska ́t C, Ba ́n M, Grim T, Cassey P, et al. (2009) Egg Eviction Imposes a Recoverable Cost of Virulence in Chicks of a Brood Parasite. PLoS ONE 4(11): e7725.… https://t.co/ATNPFCTUIf LiGrFballs https://t.co/kTMLqUqNgm

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Brood parasites like Vidua finches use mimicry to deceive host birds into raising their offspring. This study highlights how these finches mimic both visual and auditory traits of their grassfinch hosts, showcasing the…

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Zefrank's True Facts About Parasitic Birbs: References: Anderson MG, Moska ́t C, Ba ́n M, Grim T, Cassey P, et al. (2009) Egg Eviction Imposes a Recoverable Cost of Virulence in Chicks of a Brood Parasite. PLoS ONE 4(11): e7725.… https://t.co/ATNPFCTUIf LiGrFballs https://t.co/kTMLqUqNgm

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