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.

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Autori principali: Gardner, A, West, SA
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2007
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Riassunto: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.