The evolution of parental care
By: edited by Nick J Royle, Centre for Ecology & Conservation, University of Exeter, UK, Per T. Smiseth, Institute of Evolutionary Biology, University of Edinburgh, UK, and Mathias Kölliker, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel, Swittzerland
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oxford, United Kingdom
Language: eng
Number of pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780199692576; 9780199692583
Subjects: Parental behavior in animals; Animal behavior; Evolution
Description: "This novel book provides a fresh perspective on the study of the evolution of parental care based on contributions from some of the top researchers in the field. It provides evidence that the dynamic nature of family interactions, and particularly the potential for co-evolution among family members, has contributed to the great diversity of forms of parental care and life-histories across as well within taxa. The Evolution of Parental Care aims to stimulate students and researchers alike to pursue exciting new directions in this fascinating and important area of behavioural and evolutionary biology. It will be of relevance and use to those working in the fields of animal behaviour, ecology, and genetics, as well as related disciplines such as psychology and sociology."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.