Density dependence and cooperation: theory and a test with bacteria.
Although cooperative systems can persist in nature despite the potential for exploitation by noncooperators, it is often observed that small changes in population demography can tip the balance of selective forces for or against cooperation. Here we consider the role of population density in the con...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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