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Dunnock Behaviour and Social Evolution (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution),Used
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At first sight just a small brown bird, the dunnock's unobtrusive appearance belies its extraordinary behavior and mating patterns. This book gives a full account of the mating systems of the dunnock or hedge sparrow, Prunella modularis, which include pairs, a male with two females, two males with one female, and several males with several females. Detailed observations, elegant field experiments, and DNA fingerprinting are combined to show how this variable social organization arises from selfish individuals competing to maximize their own reproductive success. Further experiments reveal how the cuckoo may thwart the dunnock's parental efforts. David Quinn's exquisite drawings provide a visual summary of the bird's behavior. All students of ecology, evolution, and animal behavior will want to be familiar with this work, which addresses the wider issues of the influence of ecology on mating systems and the evolutionary significance of conflict within and between species. This is the third volume in the Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution, and the first in this series to address behavioral ecology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dunnock Behaviour and Social Evolution'? A: The book focuses on the extraordinary behavior and mating patterns of the dunnock, detailing various mating systems, including pair bonds and multiple partner arrangements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by N. B. Davies, a recognized expert in the field of ecology and evolution.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Dunnock Behaviour and Social Evolution'? A: The book contains 286 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of ecology and animal behavior? A: Yes, this book is ideal for students of ecology, evolution, and animal behavior, providing valuable insights into behavioral ecology.
- Q: When was 'Dunnock Behaviour and Social Evolution' published? A: The book was published on August 20, 1992.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features exquisite drawings by David Quinn that summarize the dunnock's behavior visually.
- Q: What key issues does the book address? A: The book addresses the influence of ecology on mating systems and the evolutionary significance of conflict within and between species.
- Q: Is this the first volume in the Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution? A: No, this is the third volume in the Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution.
- Q: What is unique about the mating systems discussed in this book? A: The book presents a range of mating systems from monogamous pairs to complex arrangements involving multiple males and females, showcasing the dunnock's variable social organization.