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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Autors principals: Green, JP, Franco, C, Davidson, AJ, Lee, V, Stockley, P, Beynon, RJ, Hurst, JL
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: Springer Nature 2023

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