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A comment on Bobisud's paper on evolution of cannibalism

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One of Bobisud's (1976) models for the evolution, of cannibalism is discussed. His analysis is criticised for not being based on the principle of individual selection. Assuming the operation of that principle, we show by simulating his model that cannibals may establish themselves in a noncannibal population. This will happen both in cases where Bobisud concluded cannibalism to be optimal and in cases where he concluded cannibalism not to be optimal.

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  1. Zoological Institute, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O. Box 1050, Oslo 3, Norway

    Nils Chr Stenseth

  2. Mathematical Institute, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O. Box 1053, Oslo 3, Norway

    Jon Reed

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Stenseth, N.C., Reed, J. A comment on Bobisud's paper on evolution of cannibalism. Bltn Mathcal Biology 40, 541–545 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02460778

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