Sökning: "predator psychology"

Hittade 5 avhandlingar innehållade orden predator psychology.

  1. 1. (Mis)understanding and learning of feedback relations in a simple dynamic system

    Författare :Eva Jensen; Berndt Brehmer; Håkan Stattin; Erling Moxnes; Örebro universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; cognition; problem solving; task difficulty; reasoning; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Sammanfattning : The work presented in this dissertation has focused on laypeople's understanding of a simple dynamic system. The system in question consisted of a predator-and-prey ecology. A computer simulation was used to portray foxes feeding on rabbits. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Predator psychology and mimicry evolution - a theoretical analysis

    Författare :Alexandra Balogh; Olof Leimar; Michael Speed; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Müllerian mimicry; two-step evolution; gradual evolution; mutualism; predator psychology; Ethology and behavioural ecology; Etologi och beteendeekologi; etologi; Ethology;

    Sammanfattning : The evolution of Müllerian mimicry depends on many factors, among which predator psychology is the most important one. Predator avoidance learning, generalization and discrimination are primary selective agents during the evolutionary process. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Evolution of Mimicry and Aposematism Explained: Salient Traits and Predator Psychology

    Författare :Baharan Kazemi; Olof Leimar; Gabriella Gamberale-Stille; Mike Speed; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; imperfect mimicry; mimicry evolution; predator learning; discrimination; generalization; salience; overshadowing; aposematism; warning signal evolution; generalization bias; peak shift; etologi; Ethology;

    Sammanfattning : Aposematic species have evolved conspicuous warning signals, such as bright colors and striking patterns, to deter predators. Some edible and harmless species take advantage of this deterrent effect by mimicking their appearance. Mimicry is a great example of how natural selection produces remarkable adaptations. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Traditional use of wildlife in modern society : public attitudes and hunters' motivations

    Författare :Per Ljung; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Populations of many large mammals and birds are increasing in many parts of Europe and North America. At the same time, the number of hunters is generally decreasing and an increasing proportion of people live in urban areas. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Predator psychology and the evolution of Müllerian mimicry

    Författare :Alexandra Balogh; Stockholms universitet; []
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