Hastings Natural History Reservation

11 Jun, 03 AM - 15 Jun, 07 AM

I will be continuing the work I have been doing on Peromyscus californicus and Peromyscus boylii mate choice. I will be working at Madrone and Robertson Creek. I will be live-trapping animals, ear-tagging them, and taking a small tail clipping for genetic analyses. I will also be collecting a urine sample and a blood sample for disease-related questions. My trip in June is to obtain preliminary data to determine the feasibility of a long-term project for post-doctoral research. The primary question I will be addressing is whether MHC or Major Urinary Proteins are used by deermice when choosing mates. I will be comparing the monogamous California mice to the promiscuous brush mouse to determine if mating system affects the extent of preference of genetically dissimilar partners.

Visit #1489 @Hastings Natural History Reservation

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Under Project # 1229 | Research

Mate choice in Peromyscus

research_scientist - Cambridge University

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Karen Nutt Jun 11 - 15, 2003 (5 days)

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Bunk House Cottage 1 Jun 11 - 15, 2003