Increased temperature disrupts chemical communication in some species but not others: The importance of local adaptation and distribution
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.3646
Abstract: Abstract Environmental conditions experienced by a species during its evolutionary history may shape the signals it uses for communication. Consequently, rapid environmental changes may lead to less effective signals, which interfere with communication between individuals,… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; communication; local adaptation; scent marks ... See more keywords
What is in a scent? Understanding the role of scent marking in social dynamics and territoriality of free-ranging dogs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-024-03547-3
Abstract: Scent marks play a crucial role in both territorial and sexual communication in many species. We investigated how free-ranging dogs respond to scent marks from individuals of different identities in terms of sex and group,… read more here.
Keywords: scent marks; ranging dogs; role scent; free ranging ... See more keywords
Scent Marks Signal Species, Sex, and Reproductive Status in Tamarins (Saguinus spp., Neotropical Primates)
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DOI: 10.1093/chemse/bjab008
Abstract: Abstract Olfactory communication is an important mediator of social interactions in mammals, thought to provide information about an individual’s identity and current social, reproductive, and health status. In comparison with other taxa such as carnivores… read more here.
Keywords: status; sex reproductive; reproductive status; species sex ... See more keywords
A Comparative Study of Food Source Selection in Stingless Bees and Honeybees: Scent Marks, Location, or Color
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00516
Abstract: In social bees, the choice of food sources is based on several factors, including scent marks, color, and location of flowers. Here, we used similar setups, in which two stingless bee species, Melipona subnitida and… read more here.
Keywords: color; location; food source; scent marks ... See more keywords