Morphological variations in the preputial gland of wild bank voles, Clethrionomys glareolus |
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| Authors: | Erik Christiansen Richard Wiger Einar Eilertsen |
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| Affiliation: | Norwegian Forest Res. Inst., N-1432 Ås-NLH, Norway;Zoological Inst., Univ. of Oslo, Blindern, Oslo 3, Norway;Work Res. Inst., Dep., Oslo I, Norway |
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| Abstract: | The size and appearance of the preputial glands of Clethrionomys glareolus showed variations which were associated with season, sex and maturation. The glands were by far largest in mature males followed by mature females, and subadult males and females, in that order. There was a positive relationship between the length, fresh weight and dry weight of the glands. The possible role of the preputial glands in relation to territorially, social status and sexual attraction is discussed. |
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