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Behavioural phenotype affects social interactions in an animal network.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 7 Nov 2008
Pike Thomas W, Samanta Madhumita, Lindström Jan, Royle Nick J
Abstract excerpt
Animal social networks can be extremely complex and are characterized by highly non-random interactions between group members. However, very little is known about the underlying factors affecting interaction preferences, and hence network structure. One possibility is that behavioural differences between individuals, such as how bold or shy they are, can affect the frequency and distribution of their interactions...
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