Altruists Proliferate Even at a Selective Disadvantage within Their Own Niche.

The evolutionary origin of altruism is a long-standing puzzle. Numerous explanations have been proposed, most prominently based on inclusive fitness or group selection. One possibility that has not yet been considered is that new niches will be created disproportionately often when altruism appears,...

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Main Authors: Bryan Wilder, Kenneth O Stanley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4451246?pdf=render