Great tits growing old. Patterns and processes of ageing in a wild bird population
PhD ceremony: Ms. A.H.J. Bouwhuis, 14.45 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
Title: Great tits growing old. Patterns and processes of ageing in a wild bird population
Promotor(s): prof. S. Verhulst, prof. B.C. Sheldon, prof. M.E. Visser
Faculty: Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Read press release: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/nieuws/archief/archief2011/nieuwsberichten/11_037
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