Publisher Summary This chapter discusses on the empirical and theoretical information on the pher... more Publisher Summary This chapter discusses on the empirical and theoretical information on the pheromones, which accelerate and delay puberty in the house mouse. The difficulty of this task and a desire for brevity contrive to guarantee omissions in this work. Life-history theory provides a rich backdrop against which to study the function of primer pheromones in house mice and for understanding primer pheromone function in general. It is well established that chemical cues from conspecifics alter the timetable of puberty in the young of many species. This cueing system, at least regarding the delay of puberty seems to serve the signal recipients, while the signal senders are little affected. Unwitting release of metabolic correlates of physiological state rather than altruism may explain the presence of the delay pheromone. The benefits gained by the recipients of the puberty pheromones are most easily understood in terms of their life history. Life history provides predictions of the environmental circumstances, social or otherwise, favoring early or delayed maturity.
The behavioral development and social relations of one infant squirrel monkey were observed in a ... more The behavioral development and social relations of one infant squirrel monkey were observed in a small caged group of 5 animals. Description is based on 108 hr. of observation over the first 28 wk. of his life. During his first 12 days, the infant either rode on his mother's back or nursed. On the thirteenth day he began to leave her, becoming more independent during the next 5 wk. After 7 wk. he returned to his mother only to nurse or when frightened After Week 21 he was free from bodily contact with his mother at least 95% of the time. The infant first ate monkey chow at 7 wk. of age and regularly are it at 9 wk. Some maternal rejection appeared at 3 wk. and was strong by 16 wk. He still nursed at 28 wk. Incidental interaction among adults was described.
1. J Parasitol. 1965 Apr;51:294-5. A SURVEY OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN A NEW COLONY OF RHESUS MON... more 1. J Parasitol. 1965 Apr;51:294-5. A SURVEY OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN A NEW COLONY OF RHESUS MONKEYS. ROWLAND E, VANDENBERGH JG. PMID: 14275225 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. MeSH Terms. ...
Publisher Summary This chapter discusses on the empirical and theoretical information on the pher... more Publisher Summary This chapter discusses on the empirical and theoretical information on the pheromones, which accelerate and delay puberty in the house mouse. The difficulty of this task and a desire for brevity contrive to guarantee omissions in this work. Life-history theory provides a rich backdrop against which to study the function of primer pheromones in house mice and for understanding primer pheromone function in general. It is well established that chemical cues from conspecifics alter the timetable of puberty in the young of many species. This cueing system, at least regarding the delay of puberty seems to serve the signal recipients, while the signal senders are little affected. Unwitting release of metabolic correlates of physiological state rather than altruism may explain the presence of the delay pheromone. The benefits gained by the recipients of the puberty pheromones are most easily understood in terms of their life history. Life history provides predictions of the environmental circumstances, social or otherwise, favoring early or delayed maturity.
The behavioral development and social relations of one infant squirrel monkey were observed in a ... more The behavioral development and social relations of one infant squirrel monkey were observed in a small caged group of 5 animals. Description is based on 108 hr. of observation over the first 28 wk. of his life. During his first 12 days, the infant either rode on his mother's back or nursed. On the thirteenth day he began to leave her, becoming more independent during the next 5 wk. After 7 wk. he returned to his mother only to nurse or when frightened After Week 21 he was free from bodily contact with his mother at least 95% of the time. The infant first ate monkey chow at 7 wk. of age and regularly are it at 9 wk. Some maternal rejection appeared at 3 wk. and was strong by 16 wk. He still nursed at 28 wk. Incidental interaction among adults was described.
1. J Parasitol. 1965 Apr;51:294-5. A SURVEY OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN A NEW COLONY OF RHESUS MON... more 1. J Parasitol. 1965 Apr;51:294-5. A SURVEY OF INTESTINAL PARASITES IN A NEW COLONY OF RHESUS MONKEYS. ROWLAND E, VANDENBERGH JG. PMID: 14275225 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. MeSH Terms. ...
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