Search for dissertations about: "etologi"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 96 swedish dissertations containing the word etologi.

  2. 11. Dynamics of the aphid-ant mutualism

    Author : Karolina Tegelaar; Olof Leimar; Judith Bronstein; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; mutualism; transgenerational; aphids; aphid-ant; conflict of interest; E -β-farnesene; phenotypic plasticity; predation risk; wing induction; maternal effect; reproductive investment; embryo size; etologi; Ethology;

    Abstract : An appreciation of the role of mutualism is essential when studying ecology and evolution in most ecosystems. Information covering aspects of mutualistic interactions can serve as a complement to the somewhat one-sided perspective from the 1950’s and 60’s that is used when teaching biology. READ MORE

  4. 12. Investigating anticipatory behaviours in lambs

    Author : Claes Anderson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Many animals kept by humans receive cues that predict future events for example food or being let out. The interval between cue and future event may however be delayed. In the best of worlds, animals may not experience such waiting as negative and it is even suggested that the anticipation following such cues is experienced as pleasurable. READ MORE

  5. 13. Human nonverbal vocalizations

    Author : Andrey Anikin; LUCS grupp för kognitiv zoologi; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; nonverbl; communication; acoustic; emotion;

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  6. 14. The match between horse and rider

    Author : Malin Axel-Nilsson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : A successful relationship between horse and rider is a partnership based on compatibility and is often referred to as a good match. In the present thesis, ‘match’ includes the good interaction, interplay and cooperation between horse and rider as well as the related positive experience. READ MORE

  7. 15. Intraspecific divergence and phenotypic plasticity in behavioural profiles of teleost fish

    Author : Johanna Axling; Svante Winberg; Johan Höjesjö; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; animal personality; phenotypic plasticity; Salmo salar; Danio rerio; activity; boldness; aggression.; Biology with specialization in Comparative Physiology; Biologi med inriktning mot jämförande fysiologi;

    Abstract : Behavioural differences between and within individuals can greatly affect the outcome of behavioural studies. In addition, behavioural interactions between individuals can compromise the health and welfare of captive fish. READ MORE