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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
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2007
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2007
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This study examined the coefficients of association (COAs) of Atlantic spotted
dolphins, Stenellafrontalis, in the Bahamas that have been part of a long-term
underwater observational study since 1985. First, three social units were designated based
on analysis of association indices. The units appeared to coincide with clusters of
individuals with similar ranges; however, there were insufficient ranging data to
determine whether the social units were separate geographical units. The associations
within and between these social units were analyzed to determine whether the units
comprised separate communities. Results indicated that separate communities did not
exist. Analysis of association indices of the 26 individuals with known relatives
demonstrated that there is preferential association among kin. Also, effects of social
segregation based on sex and age class, which are evident in the population as a whole,
are absent in kin dyads.
dolphins, Stenellafrontalis, in the Bahamas that have been part of a long-term
underwater observational study since 1985. First, three social units were designated based
on analysis of association indices. The units appeared to coincide with clusters of
individuals with similar ranges; however, there were insufficient ranging data to
determine whether the social units were separate geographical units. The associations
within and between these social units were analyzed to determine whether the units
comprised separate communities. Results indicated that separate communities did not
exist. Analysis of association indices of the 26 individuals with known relatives
demonstrated that there is preferential association among kin. Also, effects of social
segregation based on sex and age class, which are evident in the population as a whole,
are absent in kin dyads.
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46 p.
Identifier
FA00000843
Additional Information
Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Date Backup
2007
Date Created Backup
2007
Date Text
2007
Date Created (EDTF)
2007
Date Issued (EDTF)
2007
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FAU
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FA00000843
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
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Welsh, Lillian S.
Graduate College
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Association Patterns of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Stenellafrontalis, in the Bahamas
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2007
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
Association Patterns of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Stenellafrontalis, in the Bahamas
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Association Patterns of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Stenellafrontalis, in the Bahamas