Species diversity and the evolution of behavioral controlling mechanisms.

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1997.tb51910.x

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Species diversity and the evolution of behavioral controlling mechanisms.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - 15 Jan 1997

Crews D

Abstract excerpt

One of the first things that we are impressed by is the great variety of animals, particularly their behaviors and their physiologies. With so many differences, are there any generalities? With the establishment of evolutionary theory, evidence of "unity in diversity" comes with discoveries of co...

Topics

Animals
Biological Evolution
Brain
Female
Genetic Variation
Male
Neurosecretory Systems
Reproduction
Selection, Genetic
Sexual Behavior, Animal
Social Behavior
Species Specificity

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