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Geometry for the selfish herd.
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An antithesis to the view that gregarious behaviour is evolved through benefits to the population or species is presented, and simply defined models are used to show that even in non-gregarious species selection is likely to favour individuals who stay close to others.About:
This article is published in Journal of Theoretical Biology.The article was published on 1971-05-01. It has received 3343 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Selfish herd theory & Population.read more
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The Selfish Gene
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors take up the concepts of altruistic and selfish behaviour; the genetical definition of selfish interest; the evolution of aggressive behaviour; kinship theory; sex ratio theory; reciprocal altruism; deceit; and the natural selection of sex differences.
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How do glucocorticoids influence stress responses? Integrating permissive, suppressive, stimulatory, and preparative actions.
TL;DR: This review considers recent findings regarding GC action and generates criteria for determining whether a particular GC action permits, stimulates, or suppresses an ongoing stress-response or, as an additional category, is preparative for a subsequent stressor.
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The evolution of social behavior
TL;DR: For several years the study of social behavior has been undergoing a revolution with far-reaching consequences for the social and biological sciences, partly due to growing acceptance of the evidence that the potency of natural selection is overwhelmingly concentrated at levels no higher than that of the individual.
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The Social Organisation of Antelope in Relation To Their Ecology
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Genetic Programming: An Introduction
TL;DR: The authors discuss GP software tools, including Discipulus, the GP software developed by the authors, and Appendix D mentions events most closely related to the field of genetic programming.
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Studies On the Social Behaviour of Quelea Q. Quelea (Linn.) in French West Africa
TL;DR: A number of experiments during incubation showed that egg removal and nest mutilation beyond the cutting of small holes resulted in desertion, and the sudden removal of nests with eggs resulted in the complete breakdown of both territories and pair bonds.
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Ecological Animal Geography
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