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The Dynamics of Group Formation Among Leeches
Leeches exploring a new environment continuously meet each other and merge in temporary groups. After 2–3 h, leeches become attracted to each other eventually forming a large and stable group. When their number is reduced, leeches remain solitary, behaving independently. Group formation is facilitat...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Research Foundation
2012
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354550/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22629247 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2012.00133 |