The role of melanism in oncillas on the temporal segregation of nocturnal activity.
Braz J Biol
; 74(3 Suppl 1): S142-5, 2014 Aug.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25627377
ABSTRACT
The occurrence of coat colour polymorphisms in populations may promote the ecological success of species by permitting a wider spectrum of use of different subsets of available resources. We conducted an analysis of temporal segregation by comparing night brightness with nocturnal activity of spotted and melanistic oncillas (Leopardus tigrinus). Melanistic oncillas were more active during bright nights and spotted oncillas and other species were more active during dark nights. Each colour morph occupied a temporal niche outside the confidence interval of the other colour morph, demonstrating the ecological significance of polymorphic colour patterns in this felid species.
Texto completo:
1
Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Color del Cabello
/
Ritmo Circadiano
/
Felidae
/
Melanosis
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz J Biol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil