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The prairie vole ( Microtus ochrogaster) is a small vole found in central North America . Description. The vole has long, coarse grayish-brown fur on the upper portion of the body and yellowish fur on the lower portion of the body. It has short ears and a short tail, which is somewhat darker on top.
The prairie vole model. The socially monogamous prairie vole has emerged as an excellent model species for examining the neurobiology of complex social behaviors, including social bonding.
- Lisa A. McGraw, Larry J. Young, Larry J. Young
- 10.1016/j.tins.2009.11.006
- 2010
- 2010/02
The prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) is a small vole found in central North America. The vole has long, coarse grayish-brown fur on the upper portion of the body and yellowish fur on the lower portion of the body. It has short ears and a short tail, which is somewhat darker on top.
Feb 1, 2023 · The prairie vole is a small Midwestern rodent known for shacking up and settling down, a tendency that is rare among mammals. Mated pairs form bonds, share a nest and raise young together....
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Prairie voles are small herbivorous rodents native to alfalfa, bluegrass, and tallgrass prairie found in eastern and central North America (~40 to 70˚N) ( Figure 1) ( Getz et al., 1979) ( Cole and Batzli, 1979 ).
- William M. Kenkel, Morgan L. Gustison, Annaliese K. Beery
- 10.1002/cpz1.175
- 2021
- 2021/06
The socially monogamous prairie vole has emerged as an excellent model species for examining the neurobiology of complex social behaviors, including social bonding.
Oct 9, 2018 · Studies in monogamous prairie voles and mice have revealed precise neural mechanisms regulating processes essential for the pair bond. Here, we discuss current viewpoints on the biology...
