Coalitionary traits metric scoring (Cercopithecidae)

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Method synopsis

A novel scoring system that quantifies coalition complexity by assessing three behavioral traits (mutual tolerance, collaboration, partner preference) in male mammals from literature sources. Each trait is scored as present (1) or absent (0) to create a coalition complexity index ranging from 0-3.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 1 paper using this protocol.

Procedure as described in the canonical source

Steps below were extracted from the paper that introduces this protocol — A trait-based approach to the evolution of complex coalitions in male mammals (2009), Behavioral Ecology. Implementations in other papers (listed below) may differ.

1. Coalitionary traits scoring
   Scored each species for presence (1) or absence (0) of three coalitionary traits: mutual tolerance (trait 1), collaboration (trait 2), and partner preference (trait 3). Mutual tolerance defined as males that merely refrain from serious fighting and often forage together for short periods. Collaboration defined as males working together to increase either participant's potential access to reproductive females. Partner preference defined as males having multiple individuals within a social group from which to choose a coalition partner.
   Quantities: 3 traits scored per species, creating coalition complexity index from 0-3Duration: Not specifiedConditions: Based on literature review of behavioral studies
   Equipment: Literature sources

Typical Equipment

• Literature sources

Output Measurements

• coalition complexity index
• mutual tolerance score
• collaboration score
• partner preference score

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

Species Studied With This Protocol