Essays about: "behavioural traits"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words behavioural traits.

  1. 21. The role of serotonin in animal personality

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Fredrika Rasmussen; [2017]
    Keywords : 5-HT; aggression; animal personality; animal personality dimensions; behavioural syndrome; serotonin;

    Abstract : Interindividual differences in animal behaviour that are relatively consistent over time and context are referred to as animal personality. Personality has been recognized throughout the entire animal kingdom, in an array of species like molluscs, arthropods, fish, birds and mammals. READ MORE

  3. 22. Personlighet och fysiologisk profil hos djur : en komparativ studie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Angelica Granat; [2016]
    Keywords : aggression; hanteringsstil; katekolaminer; kortikoider; personlighet; serotonin; stress; testosteron;

    Abstract : Personality can be defined as the characteristics of individuals who describe and account for the consistent patterns of feeling, thinking and behavior. The use of an individual's physiological profile associated with personality assessment could give the assessment greater precision because the physiological variables can be considered as more objective. READ MORE

  4. 23. Behavioural differences between and within retriever breeds

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Louise Brodd; [2016]
    Keywords : Behaviour; Breed; Dog; Field test; Retreiver;

    Abstract : The retriever breeds have the same origin and have long been used as a gundog for hunting of game, mostly birds. However, recently the retriever breeds have become a popular pet and show dog. This have affected the breeding of the dogs as the same traits are not bred for a gundog and a pet or show dog. READ MORE

  5. 24. A comparison of the eye anatomy of tropical stingless bees

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Julia Källberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Vision is the most important tool for flying insects to control their flight behaviour. It is especially important for tropical stingless bees living in a cluttered environment, for example the rainforest, were there vegetation is dense making it difficult to navigate through. READ MORE

  6. 25. Fish on drugs - an experimental study of crucian carp exposed to fluoxetine and a natural predator

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Jennie Örjes; [2015]
    Keywords : weight; sociability; boldness; predation; Esox lucius; Carassius carassius; pike; anti-depressant; fluoxetine; crucian carp; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Organisms in the aquatic environment face the challenge of exposure to environmental pollution by a multitude of pharmaceuticals. However, the potential for disruptive effects in non-target aquatic organism remains poorly understood. READ MORE