Table 2.

Cortex thickness from transmission electron microscopy images of iridescent barbule components from rump feathers of adult male satin bowerbirds

IndividualCortex thickness (nm)
160.3±2.9 
160.8±5.1 
168.2±19.9 
154.1±2.7 
165.0±5.7 
166.9±2.5 
157.6±6.1 
164.2±2.4 
163.3±8.4 
10 173.9±5.0 
IndividualCortex thickness (nm)
160.3±2.9 
160.8±5.1 
168.2±19.9 
154.1±2.7 
165.0±5.7 
166.9±2.5 
157.6±6.1 
164.2±2.4 
163.3±8.4 
10 173.9±5.0 

Values are means ± s.e.m., based on six measurements per barbule and five barbules per individual.

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