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1. 1. The behavioural response of mice to predator odours

   University essay from Biologi; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Torbjörn Blixt; [2012]
   Keywords : Predator odour; prey speceis; neophobia; habituation;

   Abstract : The ability to detect and react to a predator odour is crucial for prey species. In the present study 10 mice (Mus musculus) were used to test the behavioural response of mice towards two predator odours (3-methyl-1-butanethiol and 3-mercapto-3-methyl-butan-1-ol) and one fruity odour (n-pentyl acetate). READ MORE