In the social amoeba D. discoideum, shortened stalks limit obligate cheater success even when exploitable partners are available.
J. Medina, T. Larsen, D. Queller, J. Strassmann
The paper shows that obligate cheaters in D. discoideum produce shorter stalks in chimeras, reducing spore dispersal and limiting their success despite available partners.
bioRxiv · Sep 6, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology