Kin Recognition and Social Behavior in Microtine Rodents

摘要: The mechanism and function of kin recognition were examined within the framework social systems vole species. Association is a proximate that underlies for species have been examined. Yet association during preweaning may not be adequate all at certain times year. Some form communal groups breeding season, whereas other nest communally nonbreeding season. Moreover, individuals some voles together high densities, disperse densities. Familiarity based on cue use to discriminate between close relatives unrelated individuals. Voles do recognize unfamiliar relatives. Consequently, ability limited are philopatric or repeated contacts with Therefore, dependent mating system, organization, habitat particular