Cryptic kin discrimination during communal lactation in mice favours cooperation between relatives
Breeding females can cooperate by rearing their offspring communally, sharing synergistic benefits of offspring care but risking exploitation by partners. In lactating mammals, communal rearing occurs mostly among close relatives. Inclusive fitness theory predicts enhanced cooperation between relate...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2023
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