Social evolution: reincarnation, free-riding and inexplicable modes of reproduction.

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Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
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Title
Social evolution: reincarnation, free-riding and inexplicable modes of reproduction.
Journal
Current Biology
Author(s)
Sumner S., Keller L.
ISSN
0960-9822
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2008
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
18
Number
5
Pages
R206-R207
Language
english
Abstract
We like to believe that human societies are the most complex in the animal kingdom, with intricate family structures and a unique repertoire of sophisticated social interactions. A new study reveals an insect society so complex that we are forced to reconsider our role as conquerors of complexity.
Keywords
Animals, Bees/genetics, Female, Humans, Male, Parthenogenesis/genetics, Sexual Behavior, Animal/physiology, Social Behavior
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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