Topological constraints in early multicellularity favor reproductive division of labor
D. Yanni, S. Jacobeen, P. Marquez-Zacarias, J. S. Weitz, W. C. Ratcliff, P. J. Yunker
This study shows reproductive specialization evolves in sparse cellular networks despite saturating returns, highlighting the role of restricted interactions in early multicellularity.
bioRxiv · Nov 15, 2019Evolutionary Biology