Taking the short- or long-chain route: conversion efficiency of alpha linolenic acid to long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in aerial insectivore chicks
C. W. Twining, P. Lawrence, D. W. Winkler, A. S. Flecker, J. T. Brenna
This study shows Tree Swallows can convert ALA to LCPUFA but face limitations due to low ALA availability in terrestrial foods, highlighting the ecological importance of LCPUFA-rich aquatic insects.
bioRxiv · Jun 26, 2017Ecology