"Sir Philip Sidney game" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Sir Philip Sidney games [plural]
Etymology: Named after a story about Sir Philip Sidney, who allegedly, when fatally wounded, gave his water to another, saying, "Thy necessity is greater than mine." Head templates: {{en-noun}} Sir Philip Sidney game (plural Sir Philip Sidney games)
  1. (biology, game theory) A model for the evolution and maintenance of informative communication between relatives, developed to explain begging behaviour in chicks. Wikipedia link: Sir Philip Sidney, Sir Philip Sidney game Categories (topical): Biology, Game theory

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