A theoretical framework for sex-biased parental care

Animal Behaviour

Volumn 56, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 395-407

  Lessells, C M ^a  

^a NONE

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Indexed keywords

GAME THEORY; MODEL; PARENT-OFFSPRING INTERACTION; PARENTAL CARE; SEX-RELATED DIFFERENCE;

EID: 0032143803     PISSN: 00033472     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/anbe.1998.0764     Document Type: Article

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