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