Wenseleers, T and Ratnieks, F L W (2004) Tragedy of the commons in Melipona bees. Proceedings B: Biological Sciences, 271 (S5). S310-312. ISSN 1471-2954

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Abstract

In human society selfish use of common resources can lead to disaster, a situation known as the 'tragedy of the commons' (TOC). Although a TOC is usually prevented by coercion, theory predicts that close kinship ties can also favour reduced exploitation. We test this prediction using data on a TOC occurring in Melipona bee societies.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	School of Life Sciences > Evolution, Behaviour and Environment
Depositing User:	Francis Ratnieks
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2012 20:10
Last Modified:	23 May 2012 13:47
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/24468

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