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Experimental demonstration of the benefits of somatic fusion and the consequences for allorecognition.
Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 1 Apr 2015
Bastiaans Eric, Debets Alfons J M, Aanen Duur K
Abstract excerpt
Allorecognition, the ability to distinguish "self" from "nonself" based on allelic differences at allorecognition loci, is common in all domains of life. Allorecognition restricts the opportunities for social parasitism, and is therefore crucial for the evolution of cooperation. However, the maintenance of allorecognition diversity provides a paradox. If allorecognition is costly relative to cooperation, common...
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