The evolution of cooperative breeding in family groups: when should parents tolerate unhelpful helpers?
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2023.0275
Abstract: Cooperatively breeding vertebrates typically live in family groups in which some offspring delay breeding and remain on the natal territory to help rear younger siblings. However, field studies find that helpers can have a neutral… read more here.
Keywords: family; parents tolerate; evolution cooperative; family groups ... See more keywords
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
Family living sets the stage for cooperative breeding and ecological resilience in birds
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.2000483
Abstract: Cooperative breeding is an extreme form of cooperation that evolved in a range of lineages, including arthropods, fish, birds, and mammals. Although cooperative breeding in birds is widespread and well-studied, the conditions that favored its… read more here.
Keywords: cooperative breeding; evolution cooperative; family living; breeding ... See more keywords