The evolution of cooperative breeding by direct and indirect fitness effects
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abl7853
Abstract: The evolution of cooperative breeding has been traditionally attributed to the effect of kin selection. While there is increasing empirical evidence that direct fitness benefits are relevant, the relative importance of alternative selection mechanisms is… read more here.
Keywords: breeding direct; cooperative breeding; alloparental care; fitness ... See more keywords