Locomotor activity in common spiny mice (Acomys cahirinuse): the effect of light and environmental complexity

• Published in: BMC ecology Vol. 4; no. 1; p. 16
• Main Author: Eilam, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 10.11.2004; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Acomys; Acomys cahirinus; Animals; Environment; Female; Light; Locomotion - physiology; Locomotion - radiation effects; Male; Muridae - physiology

Rodents typically avoid illuminated and open areas, favoring dark or sheltered environments for activity. While previous studies focused on the effect of these environmental attributes on the level of activity, the present study tested whether the spatio-temporal structure of activity was also modif...