Promiscuity and the evolution of cooperative breeding.

Empirical data suggest that low levels of promiscuity have played a key role in the evolution of cooperative breeding and eusociality. However, from a theoretical perspective, low levels of promiscuity can favour dispersal away from the natal patch, and have been argued to select against cooperation...

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Main Authors: Leggett, H, El Mouden, C, Wild, G, West, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012