The handicap principle : a missing piece of Darwin's puzzle /

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Ever since Darwin, animal behavior has intrigued and perplexed human observers. The elaborate mating rituals, lavish decorative displays, complex songs, calls, dances and many other forms of animal signaling raise fascinating questions. To what degree can animals communicate within their own species...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Zehavi, Amots
Otros Autores: Zahavi, Avishag
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Hebrew
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Temas:
Animal behavior.
Animal communication.
Animal Communication
Communication animale.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. 1. Partners in communication : Prey-predator interactions
  • Communication between rivals
  • Mate selection. pt. 2. Methods of communication : The fallacy of species-specific signals
  • Movements and ritualization
  • Vocalizations
  • Body parts that serve as signals
  • The use of color for showing off
  • Chemical communications. pt. 3. The handicap principle in social systems : Testing the bond
  • Parents and offspring
  • Babblers, competition for prestige, and the evolution of altruism
  • The social insects : why help the queen?
  • The parenting couple
  • Social amebas (cellular slime molds)
  • Parasite and host
  • Information centers. pt. 4. Humans : Humans.

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