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Social selection analysis reveals limited effect of neighbors' traits in Tree swallows.
Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 1 Oct 2024
Labonté-Dupras Marie-Ève, Houle Carolyne, Pelletier Fanie, Garant Dany
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Social interactions are ubiquitous in nature and can shape the fitness of individuals through social selection. This type of selection arises when phenotypes of neighbors influence the fitness of a focal individual. Quantifying social selection is crucial to better characterize the overall selective landscape. For example, if intraspecific competition is strong, traits that are beneficial for an individual could...
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