Genetic, socio-ecological and fitness correlates of extra-group paternity in the European badger (Meles meles)
<p>The evolution of extra-group paternity (EGP) is a contentious issue in evolutionary biology. This thesis examines the factors and adaptive benefits driving EGP in a high-density, group-living population of European badgers (<em>Meles meles</em>).</p> <p>To improve po...
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Language: | English |
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2012
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