A genetic test of the natal homing versus social facilitation models for green turtle migration.

doi:10.1126/science.2333522

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A genetic test of the natal homing versus social facilitation models for green turtle migration.

Science (New York, N.Y.) - 11 May 1990

Meylan A B, Bowen B W, Avise J C

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Female green turtles exhibit strong nest-site fidelity as adults, but whether the nesting beach is the natal site is not known. Under the natal homing hypothesis, females return to their natal beach to nest, whereas under the social facilitation model, virgin females follow experienced breeders t...

Topics

Animals
DNA, Mitochondrial
Female
Genotype
Models, Psychological
Orientation
Social Facilitation
Turtles

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