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Microbial Primer: Cooperation in bacteria.

West SA., Griffin AS.

The growth and success of many bacteria appear to rely on a stunning range of cooperative behaviours. But what is cooperation and how is it studied?

Original publication

DOI

10.1099/mic.0.001440

Type

Journal article

Journal

Microbiology (Reading)

Publication Date

04/2024

Volume

170

Keywords

altruism, cheat, inclusive fitness, kin selection, public good, Cooperative Behavior, Altruism, Biological Evolution, Bacteria