Territoriality and monogamous pairs in a solitary ungulate, the Japanese serow, Capricornis crispus
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Japanese serows are often solitary but some birds establish temporary groups composed of mother-offspring units and mating pairs. Adult serows possess stable territories but some males do not establish permanent territories. Most adult serows are monogamous, staying with their mates for several years, while some adults were polygynous. Although smaller, the female's territory restricts the number of mates available to territorial males. This phenomenon may explain why most male serows choose to be monogamous.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1996
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Division of labour in a lower termite: the majority of tasks are performed by older workers
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A study was conducted on the division of labor on lower termite (Reticulitermes fukienensis) workers. Termites of three age/size groups were subjected to behavioral assays do determine the levels in which would accomplish foraging and other tasks. All age/size groups performed the tasks, indicating that tasks are not allocated to specific castes. The oldest and largest workers were also observed to accomplish tasks more frequently than the small- and medium-size termites.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1997
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Genetic relatedness and partner preference in a monogamous, wood-dwelling termite
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A new study investigates the mate preference and genetic relatedness in monogamous dampwood termites, Zootermopsis nevadensis.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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