Factors modulating preferences of female house mice for males differing in t-complex genotype: Role of t-complex genotype,genetic background,and estrous condition of females |
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Authors: | Jessie R. Williams Sarah Lenington |
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Affiliation: | (1) Institute of Animal Behavior, Rutgers University, 07102 Newark, New Jersey;(2) Present address: Zoology Department, University of Maryland, 20742 College Park, Maryland |
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Abstract: | The present study investigates factors mediating odor and social preferences in female house mice (Muc domesticus) based on the t-complex geontype of males. Previous studies in this laboratory showed that females prefer the odors of wild-type (+/+) males over those that carry lethal genes (+/t). The purpose of this study was to determine the genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors that regulate these preferences. The variables examined include t-complex genotype, genetic background, estrous condition of test females (+/+ or +/t), and genotype of the test female's parents. Results indicate that female preferences for +/+ males are dependent upon the t-complex genotype and estrous condition of test females. Only +/t females in estrus showed preferences for +/+ males. Estrous cycle condition effects were seen in both wild (+/+w5) and inbred (129 +/tw5)females. Homozygous females (+/+) and diestrous females of both geno-types did not demonstrate preferences for either +/+ or +/t males. |
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Keywords: | t-complex t haplotype odor preference estrous condition mouse Mus domesticus sexual selection |
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