Sökning: "resource-holding potential"

Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade orden resource-holding potential.

  1. 1. The evolution of territoriality in butterflies

    Författare :Martin Bergman; Christer Wiklund; Ronald Rutowski; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :territoriality; Lepidoptera; sexual selection; mating success; mate locating behaviour; resource-holding potential; motivation; courtship solicitation; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; zoologisk ekologi; Animal Ecology;

    Sammanfattning : Competition over mating opportunities is a conspicuous characteristic of animal behaviour. In many butterfly species the males establish territories in places advantageous for encountering females. This thesis addresses questions about how territoriality has evolved and is maintained in butterflies. LÄS MER

  3. 2. The relationship between personality and social dominance in the domestic fowl – a critical perspective

    Författare :Anna Favati; Olof Leimar; Hanne Løvlie; Andrew Sih; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; aggression; behavioural syndromes; chicken; Gallus gallus domesticus; intra-sexual selection; resource holding potential; social hierarchy; social rank; etologi; Ethology;

    Sammanfattning : Social dominance relationships are formed within numerous animal species and reduce costly fights over resources. Dominant individuals often enjoy greater access to important resources such as food and mating partners, and are generally more aggressive, bold, active and explorative compared to subdominant individuals. LÄS MER