Abstract
In paper wasps, facial markings are cheap 'status badges' that would seem to be susceptible to cheating. But wasps punish those whose markings lie. Social competition is, it appears, a strong selective force.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 160-162 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nature |
Volume | 432 |
Issue number | 7014 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 11 2004 |