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The evolution of autonomy from two cooperative specialists in fluctuating environments.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 27 Aug 2024
Chen Xiaoli, Wang Miaoxiao, Luo Laipeng, Liu Xiaonan, An Liyun, Nie Yong, Wu Xiao-Lei
Abstract excerpt
From microbes to humans, organisms perform numerous tasks for their survival, including food acquisition, migration, and reproduction. A complex biological task can be performed by either an autonomous organism or by cooperation among several specialized organisms. However, it remains unclear how autonomy and cooperation evolutionarily switch. Specifically, it remains unclear whether and how cooperative...
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