Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10971007 Animal Behaviour 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We tested the effects of the early social environment on social competence in fish. ► A complex early social environment induced more appropriate social behaviour. ► Social competence differed across social roles and social contexts. ► The early-environment effects persisted until the adult period. ► Our results suggest that a better social competence yields fitness benefits.
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