Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10970961 Animal Behaviour 2013 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We examined how kin recognition, mating status and sex influence cannibalism in flour beetles, Tribolium confusum. ► Kin recognition and postmating reduction of cannibalism reduced filial cannibalism. ► Mating status had a greater influence on cannibalistic behaviour than did sex. ► Change in cannibalistic behaviour was consistent with kin selection theory.
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Mating status and kin recognition influence the strength of cannibalism
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