Animal sociality: bat colonies are founded by relatives.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_E85A393ACBC6
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Animal sociality: bat colonies are founded by relatives.
Journal
Current Biology
ISSN
0960-9822
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2008
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
18
Number
17
Pages
R740-R742
Language
english
Abstract
Most bat species breed communally, but how their colonies are founded is a mystery. A recent study suggests that the formation of a new colony starts with related females splitting off from an existing colony.
Keywords
Animals, Behavior, Animal, Chiroptera/genetics, Chiroptera/physiology, Female, Social Behavior
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
Create date
15/07/2008 17:04
Last modification date
20/08/2019 17:11
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