Highly aromatic plants are often used in birds' nests and new research has demonstrated that these fatal fragrances are particularly chosen to kill off bacteria that would otherwise infect the nestlings.
Biologists studied the nests of Blue Tits on Corsica which
are known to incorporate fresh fragments of aromatic plants when building them.
Previous research has shown that this does not reduce infestation by nest
ectoparasites, but does improve growth and condition of chicks at fledging.
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Biologists studied the nests of Blue Tits on Corsica which
are known to incorporate fresh fragments of aromatic plants when building them.
Previous research has shown that this does not reduce infestation by nest
ectoparasites, but does improve growth and condition of chicks at fledging.
Lees meer: Birdwatch
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