Arginine vasotocin inhibits social interactions and enhances essential activities in male common lizards (Zootoca vivipara).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2016.08.012
Abstract: Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is known to play an important role in the regulation of social behavior in a number of vertebrate species. Nevertheless, the relationship between AVT and intraspecific interactions appears complex and in some… read more here.
Keywords: avt; male common; lizards zootoca; zootoca vivipara ... See more keywords
Arginine vasotocin affects vocal behavior but not selective responses to conspecific calls in male túngara frogs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2020.104891
Abstract: Arginine vasotocin (AVT) and its homolog arginine vasopressin (AVP) modulate social behavior, including social communication. In anuran amphibians, male-male competition and female mate choice rely heavily on acoustic signaling. Behavioral experiments show that AVT influences… read more here.
Keywords: ngara frogs; whine; frequency; call ... See more keywords