Some Remarks on Bird's Brain and Behavior under the Constraints of Domestication. (22nd April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mehlhorn, Julia; Rehkämper, Gerd
• Other Names: Cordero C. Academic Editor.; Kun Á. Academic Editor.; Rau D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN evolutionary biology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-22
• Subjects: Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; 576.8
• DOI: 10.5402/2013/460580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2314-4033

Abstract

Abstract : The relationship between domestication and evolution is still a matter of discussion. In this review, we present some arguments for the assumption that domestication could be seen as an evolutionary process including the possibility that new species might evolve. In course of domestication, many breeds have been developed which show numerous alterations in different parameters such as body size, coloring, habitat, behavior, and brain size and composition. Here, we would like to give an overview particularly about alterations and varieties in (brain) morphology and behavior in domestic poultry and argue that these alterations could be seen as adaptations to the man-made environment.