The evolution of the social brain: anthropoid primates contrast with other vertebrates
The social brain hypothesis argues that large brains have arisen over evolutionary time as a response to the social and ecological conflicts inherent in group living.We test predictions arising from the hypothesis using comparative data from birds and four mammalian orders (Carnivora, Artiodactyla,...
Main Authors: | Shultz, S, Dunbar, R |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Royal Society
2007
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