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Biomarkers of oxidative status: missing tools in conservation physiology

Author(s) -

Michaël Beaulieu,

David Costantini

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

conservation physiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942

H-Index - 37

ISSN - 2051-1434

DOI - 10.1093/conphys/cou014

Subject(s) - wildlife , biology , conservation status , oxidative damage , population , wildlife conservation , environmental resource management , environmental planning , ecology , environmental health , habitat , oxidative stress , medicine , geography , biochemistry , environmental science

The use of oxidative status markers in animal conservation is dual-faceted, as they reflect the effects of environmentally-induced stress on animal populations and they predict individuals' fitness prospects. Paradoxically, conservation studies rarely include them. Here, we raise awareness of their use, and show how they can valuably complement conservation studies.

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