Vasotocin receptor blockade disrupts maternal care of offspring in a viviparous snake, Sistrurus miliarius
Parental care is a complex social behavior that is widespread among vertebrates. The neuroendocrine regulation of parent-offspring social behavior has been well-described in mammals, and to a lesser extent, in birds and fish. However, little is known regarding the underlying mechanisms that mediate...
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| Formato: | Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2017-02-01
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| Colección: | Biology Open |
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| Acceso en línea: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/6/2/283 |