Evaporative losses of water by birds.

@article{Dawson1982EvaporativeLO,
  title={Evaporative losses of water by birds.},
  author={William R. Dawson},
  journal={Comparative biochemistry and physiology. A, Comparative physiology},
  year={1982},
  volume={71 4},
  pages={
          495-509
        }
}
  • W. Dawson
  • Published 1982
  • Environmental Science
  • Comparative biochemistry and physiology. A, Comparative physiology
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