The influence of a male's dominance status on female choice in Syrian hamsters.
Horm Behav
; 22(2): 143-9, 1988 Jun.
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This study evaluated the importance of dominance status on mate selection in Syrian hamsters. In one experiment, sexually receptive females were allowed to choose between tethered males which differed in status. The choice was consistently in favor of the dominant male. The female spent more time in lordosis in the presence of the dominant male. The dominant also obtained a significantly greater number of intromissions. A second experiment investigated whether prior familiarization was essential to permit a female to express mating preferences in a situation where she was free to interact with three males. Again, the dominants were most often preferred and obtained greater sexual access to the female. Prior familiarization or extensive contact with the males was not necessary to support the female's selection of the dominant as a mating partner. The choice occurred quickly, generally within 5 min after contacting the males. Although females did mate with the subordinates, this typically occurred late in the tests. The significance of these data with respect to mate choice and probable paternity effects are discussed.
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Asunto principal:
Conducta Sexual Animal
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Predominio Social
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Animals
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En
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Horm Behav
Año:
1988
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Estados Unidos