Rival recognition in the territorial tawny dragon ( Ctenophorus decresii )

Date

2005

Authors

Osborne, Louise

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Springer

Abstract

The ability to discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar conspecifics is important in territorial animals as it allows animals to distinguish neighbours from non-neighbours. This prevents wasting time and energy in unnecessary aggressive interactions.

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Keywords: Agamidae; Animalia; Ctenophorus decresii; Squamata Agamid; Ctenophorus decresii; Male-male contests; Rival recognition; Territorial

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Acta Ethologica

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Journal article

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2037-12-31