Pin

Overview and Meaning

The meaning of pin is unclear and may vary based on context. Pin is typically seen as part of allo-grooming. However, other authors have suggested that pin is an aggressive behavior. In either case it is used to prevent movement, through the grip and body weight of the actor mouse in the interaction.

Description

The actor mouse grabs onto the recipient mouse's flank and holds the recipient down.

Classification

Contexts

Unclear or described under multiple contexts

Variants

None

Pin is part of

Miscellaneous Behaviors

These include:

  1. Pin
  2. Side Display

 

Stanford Department of Comparative Medicine presents

A Comprehensive Ethogram of the Laboratory Mouse