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Division of labour in microorganisms: an evolutionary perspective.

Nature reviews. Microbiology - 1 Nov 2016

West Stuart A, Cooper Guy A

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The division of labour, whereby individuals within a group specialize in certain tasks, has long been appreciated as central to the evolution of complex biological societies. In recent years, several examples of division of labour in microorganisms have arisen, which suggests that this strategy may also be important in microbial species. In this Opinion article, we explore the set of conditions that define...

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PMID: 27640757
DOI: 10.1038/nrmicro.2016.111

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