Papers by Edita Magileviciute
Thesis Chapters by Edita Magileviciute
In the present study network analytical techniques, developed for the analysis of human sociality... more In the present study network analytical techniques, developed for the analysis of human sociality, were employed to construct and investigate bottlenose dolphins’ social networks in Cardigan Bay. Pooled data social network for the 5-yr period (2001-2006) was moderately dense (ρ = 0.60) with a high number of direct ties among individuals
(k = 27.48). Divisions within networks were detected, and could have been influenced by the degree homophily of the preferred companionships. Highly central individuals positioned on the boundaries of network components were identified. Their importance was discussed in
relation to the transfer of information and spread of disease.
Analysis of spatial distribution of bottlenose dolphins revealed areas of Mwnt, Ynys Lochtyn and New Quay as being centers of activity for the majority of sampled population.
Epidermal skin abnormalities (lesions) were categorized, and their prevalence examined with regards to the topology of individuals in the network. Non random frequencies of lesion distribution found in network components prompted strong recommendations towards more detailed future investigation on the severity of these markings in different age/sex groups and their link to the environmental variables.
The potential to combine such characteristics as individual position in the network, spatial distribution and skin anomalies by incorporating them into the analysis highlighted the efficiency of this technique to further our knowledge in understanding the processes and consequences of a social organization. Furthermore, it pointed to the importance of network of relationships be considered in defining management and conservation guidelines for this, and other cetacean populations.
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Papers by Edita Magileviciute
Thesis Chapters by Edita Magileviciute
(k = 27.48). Divisions within networks were detected, and could have been influenced by the degree homophily of the preferred companionships. Highly central individuals positioned on the boundaries of network components were identified. Their importance was discussed in
relation to the transfer of information and spread of disease.
Analysis of spatial distribution of bottlenose dolphins revealed areas of Mwnt, Ynys Lochtyn and New Quay as being centers of activity for the majority of sampled population.
Epidermal skin abnormalities (lesions) were categorized, and their prevalence examined with regards to the topology of individuals in the network. Non random frequencies of lesion distribution found in network components prompted strong recommendations towards more detailed future investigation on the severity of these markings in different age/sex groups and their link to the environmental variables.
The potential to combine such characteristics as individual position in the network, spatial distribution and skin anomalies by incorporating them into the analysis highlighted the efficiency of this technique to further our knowledge in understanding the processes and consequences of a social organization. Furthermore, it pointed to the importance of network of relationships be considered in defining management and conservation guidelines for this, and other cetacean populations.
(k = 27.48). Divisions within networks were detected, and could have been influenced by the degree homophily of the preferred companionships. Highly central individuals positioned on the boundaries of network components were identified. Their importance was discussed in
relation to the transfer of information and spread of disease.
Analysis of spatial distribution of bottlenose dolphins revealed areas of Mwnt, Ynys Lochtyn and New Quay as being centers of activity for the majority of sampled population.
Epidermal skin abnormalities (lesions) were categorized, and their prevalence examined with regards to the topology of individuals in the network. Non random frequencies of lesion distribution found in network components prompted strong recommendations towards more detailed future investigation on the severity of these markings in different age/sex groups and their link to the environmental variables.
The potential to combine such characteristics as individual position in the network, spatial distribution and skin anomalies by incorporating them into the analysis highlighted the efficiency of this technique to further our knowledge in understanding the processes and consequences of a social organization. Furthermore, it pointed to the importance of network of relationships be considered in defining management and conservation guidelines for this, and other cetacean populations.