Agonistic behavior of <i>Peromyscus leucopus</i> and <i>Microtus pennsylvanicus</i>: implications for population distribution and dynamics

<p>It is hypothesized that interspecific aggression between <em>Peromyscus leucopus</em> and <em>Microtus pennsylvanicus</em> influences levels of ACTH, and thus depresses the reproductive potential of one or both species. Exposure of maturing young to interspecific aggression might be especially critical since the most effective means of reducing reproduction within a species is by inhibition of maturation rather than by the depression of reproduction in mature mammals (Christian, 1971a; Dorfman and Shipley, 1965; Terman, 1968).</p> <p>Consequently, laboratory investigations were conducted to determine the nature of behavioral interactions within and between groups of <em>Peromyscus leucopus</em> and <em>Microtus pennsylvanicus</em>. The effects that the intra- interspecific aggressive interactions might have on reproduction, movement and mortality for each species were then examined.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biological Sciences

Year

1976

Author dc:creator

• Rowley, Mildred Helen

Contributors dc:contributor

• John J. Christian
• John L. Fuller
• Donald W. Kaufman

• Agonistic behavior in animals
• Rodents
• Population

Repository record dc:identifier

https://orb.binghamton.edu/dissertation_and_theses/335

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:orb.binghamton.edu:dissertation_and_theses-1341