Research on pine sawflies sheds light on the evolution of cooperation

(University of Jyv ä skyl ä - Jyv ä skyl ä n yliopisto) Pine sawflies terrify forest owners, but they help researchers understand the evolution of cooperation.A study conducted at the University of Jyv ä skyl ä shows that ecological context affects the frequency of cooperators and freeloaders in groups of pine sawflies.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - August 2, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news