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F.M.Brock
1957
Interspecific Reactions 2
Aug 4
A.R.L. Barrow, Northern Alaska
started chasing the Micratus
about the aquarium and on
several occasions succeeded on climbing
on the Micratus and attempting to
copulate. This chase was allowed
to go on for about five minutes
during which time the Lemmus made
about six attempts to copulate
with the Micratus. They were then
separated.
A second observation a placing the
same two individuals together
resulted in about six more attempts
at copulation in three minutes.
Rest of the time spent eating and
general exploration of aquarium.
All some time spent Lemmus
chasing Micratus about aquarium.
No outward attempts of a fight
were noticed.