The objective of our study was to investigate the spatial distribution and genetic structure of a solitary primate at the microgeographical scale of adjacent local populations. We obtained spatial data and tissue samples for mtDNA analysis from 205 gray mouse lemurs (Microcebus murinus) captured along transects and within 3 grid systems within a 12.3 km2 area in Kirindy Forest, western Madagascar. Our capture data revealed that, even though the forest was continuous, gray mouse lemurs were not evenly distributed, and that daily and maximum dispersal distances were significantly greater in males. The frequency distribution of 22 mtDNA D-loop haplotypes was highly skewed. Nine haplotypes were unique to males, indicating male-mediated gene flow from surrounding areas. The geographic distribution of haplotypes revealed that males were also more dispersed than females. Females with the same haplotype showed a tendency towards spatial aggregation, and the correlation between genetic and geographic distances was higher in females. In several areas of the forest, however, spatially clustered females were not of the same haplotype, and females were not always found in clusters. Hence, in contrast to suggestions from previous studies, matrilineal clustering is not the only way females are socially organized. In addition, our study revealed heterogeneity and patterns in population structure that were not evident at smaller spatial scales, some of which may be relevant for designing conservation strategies.Communicated by C. Nunn 相似文献
Considerable interspecific variation in female social relationships occurs in gregarious primates, particularly with regard
to agonism and cooperation between females and to the quality of female relationships with males. This variation exists alongside
variation in female philopatry and dispersal. Socioecological theories have tried to explain variation in female-female social
relationships from an evolutionary perspective focused on ecological factors, notably predation and food distribution. According
to the current “ecological model”, predation risk forces females of most diurnal primate species to live in groups; the strength
of the contest component of competition for resources within and between groups then largely determines social relationships
between females. Social relationships among gregarious females are here characterized as Dispersal-Egalitarian, Resident-Nepotistic,
Resident-Nepotistic-Tolerant, or Resident-Egalitarian. This ecological model has successfully explained differences in the
occurrence of formal submission signals, decided dominance relationships, coalitions and female philopatry. Group size and
female rank generally affect female reproduction success as the model predicts, and studies of closely related species in
different ecological circumstances underscore the importance of the model. Some cases, however, can only be explained when
we extend the model to incorporate the effects of infanticide risk and habitat saturation. We review evidence in support of
the ecological model and test the power of alternative models that invoke between-group competition, forced female philopatry,
demographic female recruitment, male interventions into female aggression, and male harassment. Not one of these models can
replace the ecological model, which already encompasses the between-group competition. Currently the best model, which explains
several phenomena that the ecological model does not, is a “socioecological model” based on the combined importance of ecological
factors, habitat saturation and infanticide avoidance. We note some points of similarity and divergence with other mammalian
taxa; these remain to be explored in detail.
Received: 30 September 1996 / Accepted after revision: 20 July 1997 相似文献
Objective: Studies of alcohol-related harm (violence, injury, illness) suggest that the most significant risk factors are the amount of alcohol consumed and whether obviously intoxicated patrons continue to be served. This study's objective was to investigate the effects of a responsible beverage service (RBS)/enhanced alcohol enforcement intervention on bars, bar patrons, and impaired driving.
Method: Two communities—Monroe County, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio—participated in a demonstration program and evaluation. The intervention applied RBS training, targeted enforcement, and corrective actions by law enforcement to a random sample of 10 identified problem bars in each community compared to 10 matched nonintervention problem bars. Data were collected over 3 waves on bar serving practices, bar patron intoxication, drinking and driving, and other alcohol-related harm from intervention and control bars and treatment and comparison communities.
Results: In Monroe County, New York, of the 14 outcome measures analyzed, 7 measures showed statistically significant differences from pre- to postintervention. Six of those measures indicated changes in the desired or positive direction and 2 measures were in the undesired or negative direction. Of note in the positive direction, the percentage of intervention bar patrons who were intoxicated decreased from 44 to 27% and the average blood alcohol concentration of patrons decreased from 0.097 to 0.059 g/dL pre- to postintervention. In Cleveland, Ohio, 6 of the 14 measures showed statistically significant changes pre- to postintervention with 6 in the positive direction and 4 in the negative direction. Of note, the percentage of pseudo-intoxicated patrons denied service in intervention bars increased from 6 to 29%.
Conclusions: Of the 14 outcome measures that were analyzed in each community, most indicated positive changes associated with the intervention, but others showed negative associations. About half of the measures showed no significance, the sample sizes were too small, or the data were unavailable. Therefore, at best, the results of these demonstration programs were mixed. There were, however, some positive indications from the intervention. It appears that when bar managers and owners are aware of the program and its enforcement and when servers are properly trained in RBS, fewer patrons may become intoxicated and greater efforts may be made to deny service to obviously intoxicated patrons. Given that about half of arrested impaired drivers had their last drink at a licensed establishment, widespread implementation of this strategy has the potential to help reduce impaired driving. 相似文献