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An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology by Nicholas B. Davies; John R. Krebs; Stuart A. West is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology about?
Natural selection, ecology and behaviour -- Testing hypotheses in behavioural ecology -- Economic decisions and the individual -- Predators versus prey: evolutionary arms races -- Competing for resources -- Living in groups -- Sexual selection, sperm competition and sexual conflict -- Parental care and family conflicts -- Mating systems -- Sex allocation -- Social behaviours: altruism to spite -- Cooperation -- Altruism and conflict in the social insects -- Communication and signals -- Conclusion
Who reads An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Nicholas B. Davies; John R. Krebs; Stuart A. West
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell, a John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781444398458
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Science, Ecology, Stem
- Rating
- 4.11 / 5 (29 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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