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. 2007 Sep 2:35–120. doi: 10.1016/B978-012263951-7/50006-5

Table X.

Factors Leading to Pheromone Release in Mature Micea

Initiator Effect
Stressed mice Dispersion of other mice
Females Stimulate the approach, and sexual and aggressive behavior of males
“Foreign” females Aggressive behavior by other females
Lactating females Attract preweaning young
Males Attract females
“Foreign” males Aggression by other males
Males coexisting in a territory “Foreign” males avoid the territory and inhibit aggressive tendencies of familiar males
a

Modified from Shorey (1976).