Way-marking behaviour: an aid to spatial navigation in the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
Background: During their movements in the wild, wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus) distribute small objects, such as leaves or twigs, which are often visually conspicuous. Our experiments demonstrate that these marks serve as points of reference during exploration. Way-marking, as we call it, may dimin...
Главные авторы: | Stopka, P, Macdonald, D |
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Формат: | Journal article |
Язык: | English |
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BioMed Central
2003
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