Hummingbird metabolism unique in burning glucose and fructose equally

Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 15:01 in Biology & Nature

Hummingbird metabolism is a marvel of evolutionary engineering. These tiny birds can power all of their energetic hovering flight by burning the sugar contained in the floral nectar of their diet.

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