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| Genetic sequences that are able to replicate and insert into any position in the genome. Major source of mutations |
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reduced reproductive output
male fighting
infanticide |
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| What type of selection are cheaters important for? |
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| cost to donor but benefit to recipient |
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| Game Theory: prisoner's dilemma |
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Each is put into a separate room for questioning
If both confess (cooperate), both will receive light punishments
If both blame the other (defect), both will receive harsh punishments
If one blames the other (defect) and other confesses (cooperate), one will not be punished and the other punished severely |
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| cause alarm to help the community of organisms (ground squirrels screaming to alert others of predators) |
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| cause alarm to help the community of organisms (ground squirrels screaming to alert others of predators) |
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| For an altruistic act to occur, cost to altruist must be offset by benefit to recipient |
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| Organism A helps B; B later helps A |
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| individuals reduce reproductive output for the good of the group |
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