The Evolution of Begging
Competition, Cooperation and Communication
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Author
Contributions
- J. Wright (Editor) - Contributor
- M.L. Leonard (Editor) - Contributor
Publication
2002-04-30 - Springer
Language
English
Word Count
127,000 words, Guess
Page Count
508 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveevolutionbegging00wrig
- ISBN-101402005717
- ISBN-139781402005718
- Library of Congress Control Number2002069441
- OCLC Control Number49799505
and 2 more
- Better World Books9781402005718
- Open LibraryOL8370046M
Classifications
- LCCQH359-425QH540-549.5
- LCCQL698.3 .E96 2002
Description
"Begging in nestling birds has become the model system for investigations into evolutionary conflicts of interest within families and the honest signalling of offspring need. Although originally inspired by theoretical treatments of parent-offspring conflict and its resolution, the field now includes a wide range of work in behaviour, physiology and evolutionary biology." "Leading researchers in avian begging and related fields were asked to contribute a chapter on a topic they found particularly exciting or novel. This book is the result of their enthusiastic response. The evolution of begging includes the full range of theoretical, empirical and methodological advances in the field and points the way for further research. As such, it constitutes a comprehensive reference for students, teachers and researchers with an interest in behaviour and evolution, and a source of ideas and inspiration for future investigations in this dynamic area."--BOOK JACKET.
First Sentence
Parental feeding and care of young is often preceded or accompanied by begging displays on the part of their offspring.
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