2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Investigation of factors affecting fitness based on long-term studyfor individually recognized large mammals.
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22570030
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Ecology/Environment
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| Research Institution | Azabu University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2012
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| Keywords | 行動生態 |
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| Research Abstract |
Investigation for factors affecting fitness of individuals is very important to discuss evolution and adaptation. I studied factors affecting reproductive success of Sika deer (Cervus nippon) which were individually recognized and traced for about 20 years. Territorial males copulated many females and were heavier than other classes of males, and subordinate males also left a few fawns. Lifetime reproductive success of females varied from 0 to 6, and weight and lifetime of females affected the variation.
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