A5071656241- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Plant and animal studies
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
Queen's University Belfast
2016-2025
Google (United States)
2007-2016
Queens University
1983-2016
Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp
2016
Ecologie & Evolution
1995-2013
University of Plymouth
2005
University College Dublin
1990
National University of Ireland
1982-1986
University of Reading
1975-1979
ABSTRACT Gammarus spp. are widespread throughout a diverse range of freshwater habitats and can be the dominant part many benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages, in terms both numbers and/or biomass. Although vast majority studies have emphasized herbivorous nature their ‘shredder’ functional feeding group (FFG) classification, we show that far wider food base is exploited than has been previously acknowledged. This ‘plasticity’ as herbivore/predator linked to success persisting...
Abstract Reintroduction of captive‐bred animals is a key approach in conservation attempts for many endangered species, however, post‐release survival often low. Rearing conditions may be unlike those encountered upon release and the not have had experiences necessary wild. Animals also habituate captivity to stimuli that pose danger after and/or there selection behavioural traits, particular reduced fearfulness, suited Here, variation boldness was assessed swift fox ( Vulpes velox ) tested...
All animals face hazards that cause tissue damage and most have nociceptive reflex responses protect them from such damage. However, some taxa also evolved the capacity for pain experience, presumably to enhance long-term protection through behavior modification based on memory of unpleasant nature pain. In this article I review various criteria might distinguish nociception Because nociceptors are so taxonomically widespread, simply demonstrating their presence is not sufficient....
Abstract Wild animals are used in scientific research a wide variety of contexts both situ and ex situ. Guidelines for best practice, where they exist, not always clearly linked to animal welfare may instead have their origins practicality. This is complicated by lack clarity about indicators wild animals, what extent researcher should intervene cases compromised welfare. Primer highlights discusses the broad topic ethics using research, controlled conditions. Throughout, we discuss issues...
ABSTRACT Gammarus spp. (Crustacea: Amphipoda) are widespread throughout a diverse range of marine, freshwater and estuarine/brackish habitats, often dominating benthic macroinvertebrate communities in terms both numbers and/or biomass. the dominant prey items many fish, whether as seasonal food source or year‐round staple. Selective predation by fish on is linked to parasitism body size prey. populations under increasing threat from pollution replacement/displacement introduced species. Loss...
When animals engage in fights they face a series of decisions, which are based on the value contested resource and either their relative or absolute fighting ability. Certain correlates ability 'resource holding potential' such as body size fixed but physiological expected to vary during encounter. We examine role energy reserves determining fight outcomes parameters 'shell fighting' hermit crabs. During these fights, two contestants perform very different roles attacker defender. show that...
The shell fighting behaviour of the hermit crab Pagurus bernhardus was observed under experimental conditions. relative sizes crabs and quality larger influenced probability occurrence a fight. These two factors along with smaller crab's an escalated fight occurring. During fight, attacker able to assimilate information concerning defender's compare it in possession. On basis this comparison decided whether or not evict defender effect change. time that took assessment opponent's by a)...
The number of ultrasonic cells produced per minute by infant mice in response to room temperature increases during the 1st week after birth and decreases 2nd. These vocalizations show a distinct bout organization that changes with age. initial increase call production is due an bouts whereas subsequent decline primarily fewer calls. rate calling within bouts, however, steadily findings are discussed terms maturational motivational changes.