Dyadic relationships in nesting males of the three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus |
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Authors: | Seiichi Mori |
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Institution: | (1) Center for Ecological Research, Kyoto University, Shimo-sakamoto, Otsu, 520-01, Japan |
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Abstract: | Multidimensional scaling analysis of nest site location, nesting interval, and aggressive and mating interactions revealed that male three-spined sticklebacks, Gasterosteus aculeatus, formed nesting clusters comprising five patterns of dyadic relationships. These patterns were defined by intervening variables such as size difference between the two males, nest site locations, synchronization of nesting cycles (egg presence in the nest), distance between two nests, and nest raiding behaviours. Several patterns of dyadic relationships were integrated among nesting males and their constellations indicated an expression of the social structure. Through an understanding the social structure, I described effects of social context or situations on individual reproductive success. |
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Keywords: | dyad aggressive interaction social relationships nesting males fish |
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