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Female dominance hierarchies influence responses to psychosocial stressors.
Current biology : CB - 24 Apr 2023
Smith-Osborne Lydia, Duong Anh, Resendez Alexis, Palme Rupert, Fadok Jonathan P
Abstract excerpt
Social species form dominance hierarchies to ensure survival and promote reproductive success. Traditionally studied in males, rodent hierarchies are considered despotic, and dominant social rank results from a history of winning agonistic encounters. By contrast, female hierarchies are thought to be less despotic, and rank is conferred by intrinsic traits. Both social buffering and elevated social status confer...
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