Essays about: "olfaction"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 41 essays containing the word olfaction.

  1. 21. The effect of adult attachment figure odor and attachment style on the experience of discomfort following stress exposure

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Karolina Vestbrant; [2016]
    Keywords : attachment; attachment figure; odor; odour; adult attachment; anknytning; anknytningsfigur; doft;

    Abstract : This mixed model experiment (N=39) explored the effect of adult attachment figure (romantic partner) odor and attachment style on the experience of discomfort following exposure to a stressor. Results showed a main effect of attachment figure odor on the experience of discomfort compared to three other odors. READ MORE

  3. 22. Behavioural responses of mice to predator odour components

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Thorbjörn Sievert; [2015]
    Keywords : predator; odour; olfaction; mouse; prey; neophobia; kairomone; avoidance; behaviour;

    Abstract : Having means to detect and avoid potential predators is a necessity for prey species. Most mammalian prey species are able to detect odours emitted by predators and to adapt their behaviour accordingly. These odour cues are therefore considered to act as semiochemicals. Predator odours consist of several dozen different odourants. READ MORE

  4. 23. Olfactory-related behaviors in the South American Coati (Nasua nasua)

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Matilda Norberg; [2014]
    Keywords : nasua nasua: olfaction: behavior: coati: odors: scent-marking: zoo;

    Abstract : Knowledge about the use and behavioural relevance of the different senses in the South American Coati is limited. The aim of the present study was therefore to investigate the use of the sense of smell in this species. READ MORE

  5. 24. Effect of co-expression of Spodoptera olfactory receptors on Drosophila odour perception

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Hayder Muhammad Awais; [2014]
    Keywords : co-expression; Drosophila melanogaster; Spodoptera littoralis; olfaction; olfactory receptor proteins; olfactory sensory neuron;

    Abstract : Like humans, other animals are also able to smell and differentiate a large number of odours with great accuracy. Chemosensory signals play a vital role in locating host plants by insects. Drosophila has a well-developed olfactory system which can differentiate between different odours and recognize food, oviposition sites and potential mates. READ MORE

  6. 25. Hur påverkas dvärghamstrar av att vistas i hamsterbollar?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maria Karlsson; [2013]
    Keywords : dvärghamster; hamsterboll; berikning; stress; hamster;

    Abstract : Lately the popularity to keep different species of dwarf hamsters has increased in Sweden. The requirements of the Swedish legislation to keep hamsters as pets are low which could be a reason for the increasing popularity. READ MORE