I found that:
- Paternally exposed females did not exhibit inbreeding avoidance, contrary to our hypothesis.
- There was no significant difference in dominance between the exposure groups, indicating that paternal exposure did not influence the results.
- Paternal exposure had no significant effect on female reproductive success.
- The dominance index played a crucial role in predicting offspring production for both males and females, regardless of paternal exposure.
Overall, the results indicate that while paternal exposure did not have a direct influence on inbreeding avoidance, dominance played a significant role in shaping mating patterns and reproductive success among the mice, irrespective of their early-life experiences with their fathers.