Publications by authors named "M A Gol'tsman"

The polymorphism of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region sequence was examined in 30 polar foxes from Bering Island and 30 polar foxes from Mednyi Island. Seven haplotypes were revealed in polar foxes from Bering Island, and one, in polar foxes from Mednyi Island. The age of divergence of these populations (12 000 +/- 600 years) was calculated based on a fragment of the D-loop.

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To explain the evolution of sociality the authors propose the hypothesis that every social interaction is based on the contest. The synergetic nature of any interaction determines the permanent involving partners in the contests and leads to increasing social pressure within community. The contestants' interactions inhibit an activity in one of the partners.

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