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The evolution and control of reproductive skew in eusocial mammals
Reference
S05970
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Timothy Clutton-Brock
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
University of Cambridge
Department
Zoology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
212,340
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/09/1996
End date
31/08/1999
Duration
36 months
Abstract
In some animals that breed cooperatively, reproduction is monopolised by a dominant female and a dominant male (high skew) while, in others, the majority of adult group members breed (low skew). Recent theory suggests that dominants should only tolerate reproduction by subordinates where it is in their interests to do so because subordinates will otherwise leave the group or fight for control. Using established study populations of suricates (eusocial mongooses offering unique advantages for detailed research in this field) the project will test theories of adaptive skew and will investigate the control of reproductive suppression among social mongooses.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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