Factors affecting the dominance hierarchy dynamics in a hummingbird assemblage
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DOI: 10.1093/cz/zoy057
Abstract: Abstract Intra and interspecific competition for nectar play an important role in hummingbird communities. Larger sized species usually exclude smaller species from the rich floral resources. However, it has been recently postulated that the competitive… read more here.
Keywords: hierarchy dynamics; dominance hierarchy; dynamics hummingbird; dominance ... See more keywords
Inferring longitudinal hierarchies: Framework and methods for studying the dynamics of dominance
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2656.12951
Abstract: Social inequality is a consistent feature of animal societies, often manifesting as dominance hierarchies, in which each individual is characterized by a dominance rank denoting its place in the network of competitive relationships among group… read more here.
Keywords: hierarchy dynamics; dynamics dominance; inferring longitudinal; longitudinal hierarchies ... See more keywords