INTRASEXUAL INTERACTIONS AMONG FEMALE GOLDEN-HAMSTERS (MESOCRICETUS-AURATUS) OVER THE ESTROUS-CYCLE
INTRASEXUAL INTERACTIONS AMONG FEMALE GOLDEN-HAMSTERS (MESOCRICETUS-AURATUS) OVER THE ESTROUS-CYCLE
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DOI:
10.1037/0735-7036.98.3.267
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发表时间:
1984-01-01
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
LISK, RD
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作者:
TAKAHASHI, LK;LISK, RD
Social interactions of cycling female golden hamsters paired with ovariectomized animals in large enclosure were primarily agonistic over the 4/day estrous cycle. Aggressive interactions were intense as indicated by frequent occurrences of chase and flight behavior. Dominant and subordinate social ranks were established in the majority of pairs (96%) tested and even females in sexual heat were capable of attacking and dominating their rivals. Cycling females exhibited significantly more aggressive acts than ovariectomized opponents 1 day prior to sexual receptivity. No differences in fighting patterns were found between animals on the other 3 days of the estrous cycle. Analyses revealed clear differences in agonistic elements including flank marking between dominant and subordinate females regardless of whether they were gonadectomized or intact. Dominant individuals frequently chased and bit opponents during encounters within their nesting area. Data are examined for implications on the adaptive organization of female hamster agonistic behavior and the neuroendocrine regulation of species-typical behavior over the estrous cycle.