Social evolution: the decline and fall of genetic kin recognition.

Animals should benefit from the ability to recognise their kin, yet curiously this faculty is often absent. New theory confirms that genetic kin recognition is inherently unstable, explaining its rarity.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Main Authors: Gardner, A, West, SA
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2007
Descripción
Summary:Animals should benefit from the ability to recognise their kin, yet curiously this faculty is often absent. New theory confirms that genetic kin recognition is inherently unstable, explaining its rarity.