Talk:Co-operation (evolution)
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[edit] Definition
I'm not satisfied with the definition as it stands:
Co-operation or co-operative behaviours are terms used to describe behaviours by biological organisms which a beneficial to other members of the same species.
How about something like:
Co-operation or co-operative behaviours are terms used to describe behaviours of biological entities (from genes to societies) which are mutually beneficial to the evolutionary success of each entity involved.
I'm not sure if this article intends to deal with all levels, including individual genes. I presume it means only to deal with cooperation that is advantageous in terms of survival, but again I can't be certain. I'll leave it for other authors to decide. Richard001 07:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
