Factors influencing maternal behavior in a burrower bug, Sehirus cinctus (Heteroptera: Cydnidae)

Article Abstract:

Various internal and external cues influence the maternal behavior of burrower bugs, Sehirus cinctus (Heteroptera: Cydnidae). Second-brood mothers exhibit decreased maternal responsiveness earlier than first-brood mothers as a result of differences in parity and age. Prior maternal experience fails to affect the duration of care. Physiological constraints lead to early termination of maternal care among second-brooders. Hatching event, appearance of nymphs and depletion of metabolic reserves lead to decreased responsiveness and termination of maternal care.

Analysis, Burrowing animals, Insects, Hemipterans, Hemiptera

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Using regression trees to predict patterns of male provisioning in the stitchbird (hihi)

Article Abstract:

Regression tree analysis to forecast the impact of patterns of male nest-provisioning visits in stitch birds, hihi, Notiomystis cincta, is presented.

Australia, Science & research, New Zealand, Birds, Nest building, Animal parental behaviour

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