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Non-Random Sibling Cannibalism in the Marine Gastropod Crepidula coquimbensis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Brante Antonio, Fernández Miriam, Viard Frédérique
Abstract excerpt
Sibling cannibalism is commonly observed in marine species. For instance, intrabrood cannibalism has been documented in marine gastropods with direct development, suggesting a relationship between embryo behavior and the evolution of life history strategies. However, there has been little effort to document the factors driving sibling cannibalism in marine species. The kin selection theory suggests that the level...
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