Neocortex Size, Group Size, and the Evolution of Language

1993/04/01 by Leslie C. Aiello, Robin Dunbar, R. I. M. Dunbar · 6 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Neuroscience · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior #Biology #Evolutionary biology #Geography #Group (periodic table) #History #Language and cultural evolution #Neocortex #Neuroscience #Physics #Primate Behavior and Ecology

paper · doi:10.1086/204160

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Citations

• Neocortex size as a constraint on group size in primates

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