Natural variability of trace-amine associated receptors in wild meerkats
This is the first study to examine TAAR diversity in a cooperative breeder. Investigating the genetic basis of olfaction and inter-individual natural variation in TAAR diversity has the potential to expand the toolbox for integrative zoological research. Such insights could help elucidate the genetic underpinnings of behaviour, such as social communication, mate choice, and life-history strategies all in relation to TAAR diversity.
Authors
- Simone Sommer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5148-8136)
- Nadine Müller‐Klein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8194-936X)
- Marta B. Manser
- Tim Clutton‐Brock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8110-8969)
- Kerstin Wilhelm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5583-2777)
- Benedikt Wiese
- Johannes Fähnle
Institutions
- Universität Ulm (DE)
- University of Zurich (CH)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Kalahari Meerkat Project (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Zoology
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-025-00590-2
- Primary Topic
- Zebrafish Biomedical Research Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00