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Coat color genes and cage temperature effects on care of the body surface (COBS) behavior of Meriones unguiculatus.

Behavior genetics - 1 Jan 1992

Wong R, Gray-Allan P

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Male and female Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) carrying three coat color alleles, agouti, sandy, and black, were tested for 15 min under three cage temperature conditions, warm (35-40 degrees C), neutral (20 degrees C), and cold (0-5 degrees C). A frequency count of scratching, face and body wash, belly/side rubs, and shaking was taken of these animals' activities during the test sessions. Sex...

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Animals
Body Temperature Regulation
Female
Gerbillinae
Grooming
Hair Color
Lipids
Male
Phenotype

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PMID: 1590729
DOI: 10.1007/BF01066797

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