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Why do some siblings attack each other? comparative analysis of aggression in avian broods

Authors :
Gonzalez-Voyer, Alejandro
Szekely, Tamas
Drummond, Hugh
Source :
Evolution. August, 2007, Vol. 61 Issue 8, 1946-1955
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article describes indirect feeding, long nestling periods and small broods in combination with other factors that have tended to favour the evolution of aggressive broodmate competition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00143820
Volume :
61
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Evolution
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.168220262