Frequency dependence and cooperation: theory and a test with bacteria.

Hamilton's inclusive fitness theory provides a leading explanation for the problem of cooperation. A general result from inclusive fitness theory is that, except under restrictive conditions, cooperation should not be subject to frequency-dependent selection. However, several recent studies in...

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Main Authors: Ross-Gillespie, A, Gardner, A, West, SA, Griffin, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007