4 Ss were kept visually and chemically isolated for 21 days in individual glass beakers with no aereation or drainage. They were then transplanted to each other's beakers (their “habitats”), which retained the water “contaminated” by the original S. They were observed for signs of aggressive display. No sign of displaying occurred.
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