Maternal effects and population regulation: maternal density-induced reproduction suppression impairs offspring capacity in response to immediate environment in root voles Microtus oeconomus
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Bian, Jiang-Hui; Du, Shou-Yang; Wu, Yan; Cao, Yi-Fan; Nie, Xu-Heng; He, Hui; You, Zhi-Bing
- Source
- Journal of Animal Ecology. Mar 01, 2015 84(2):326-336
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0021-8790
SUMMARY: : The authors found that intrinsic state alterations induced by maternal stress impair offspring capacity in response to immediate environment, and these alterations are likely mediated by maternal stress system. The maladaptive reproduction suppression seen in HL group suggests intrinsic population density as one of ecological factors generating delayed density-dependent effects.(Figure is included in full-text article.)