Step by step examination of tail movement sequences reveals functional differentiation in signals of spotted Toad-Headed Agamas Phrynocephalus guttatus (Gmelin, 1789) (Reptilia: Agamidae)статья
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Аннотация:Phrynocephalus lizards are well-known for their remarkable tail movements. Possible function of such displaysstill remains unclear. We present a new approach for studying displays of Phrynocephalus, analyzing them as a sequenceof movements. Here, we describe four tail movements of Phrynocephalus guttatus on the basis of observationson the population from the surroundings of Astrakhan, Russia.We found that movement sequences are structuredand two main stereotyped patterns for movement sequences are suggested to distinguish depending on functionthey perform — aggressive or submissive. We also explain differences in preference and structure of movementsequences for lizards of different sex and age groups from the point of their social status.