Usage of the iterative photo-computing method in specifying of bird egg radiuses curvature

Abstract

I.S. Mytiai, A.V. Matsyura

The egg shape, as a description datum about adult bird is an important object for research work closely allied with the bird adaptation to brood under different environmental conditions. Besides, it is possible to use this approach as an additional research instrument for general bird evolution study, ecological proximity, taxonomy, etc. Moreover, at the same time egg shape profile is the mostly suitable characteristic for intravital study above-mentioned aspects.

Keywords: Egg shape; photo-computing method; egg radius; curvature

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