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ArticleEcology and evolution2021

Experimentally measured group direct benefits according to worker density explain group living of the termite

Zhuangdong Bai, Yibin Liu, David Sillam-Dussès, Rui-Wu Wang

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Article in Ecology and evolution, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Zhuangdong BaiSchool of Ecology and Environment Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8646-6973
Yibin LiuSchool of Ecology and Environment Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an China.
David Sillam-DussèsLaboratory of Experimental and Comparative Ethology UR4443 University Sorbonne Paris Nord Villetaneuse France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5027-8703
Rui-Wu WangSchool of Ecology and Environment Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0027-3802

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The evolution of cooperation requires more benefits of group living than solitary lifestyle. However, to some degree, our understanding about the benefits is hindered by abstract debates over theoretical and experimental evidences of individual selection or group selection because it is difficult to examine the actual benefits at the group level. Moreover, group density is a crucial ecological factor which deeply affects group reproduction and survival, few studies have been performed in social insects. Here, we study the effects of worker density on group direct benefits in the termite species

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biomass accumulationgroup livingreproductionReticulitermes chinensisworker density

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