Social Evolution: Policing without Genetic Conflict

Social Evolution: Policing without Genetic Conflict

Insect societies have evolved ways of policing selfish behaviour that arises due to genetic conflicts within the colony. A new case of policing in an ant where colony members are genetically identical highlights the role of colony economics for policing.

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Veröffentlicht in:Current biology 2013-03, Vol.23 (5), p.R208-R210
1. Verfasser: Oldroyd, Benjamin P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal Communication
Animals
Ants - physiology
economics
evolution
Formicidae
insect colonies
Social Behavior
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Zusammenfassung:Insect societies have evolved ways of policing selfish behaviour that arises due to genetic conflicts within the colony. A new case of policing in an ant where colony members are genetically identical highlights the role of colony economics for policing.
ISSN:0960-9822
1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2013.01.051