Nonavian

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of non-avian. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of non-avian. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "SHBGs are also widely distributed among vertebrates[…]. Moderate affinity binders for estradiol and testosterone have been detected in all vertebrate classes except birds, which appear to lack any type of SHBG[…]. However, not all nonavian species have SHBGs. For example, among mammals, the primates, cow, dog, and rabbit have SHBGs, while rodents, the elephant, and the horse do not[…]."

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dinosaur

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"SHBGs are also widely distributed among vertebrates[…]. Moderate affinity binders for estradiol and testosterone have been detected in all vertebrate classes except birds, which appear to lack any type of SHBG[…]. However, not all nonavian species have SHBGs. For example, among mammals, the primates, cow, dog, and rabbit have SHBGs, while rodents, the elephant, and the horse do not[…]."

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