Tragedy of the commons in Melipona bees.

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.

SUBMITTER: Wenseleers T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1810046 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature