Summary:
The book explores the concept that a gene's influence extends beyond the organism's body to affect the environment and other organisms, arguing that genes are the primary units of natural selection. It discusses how animal behavior, such as the construction of nests or the manipulation of host species, can be viewed as an extension of a gene's survival strategy.
Key points:
1. Extended Phenotype: Dawkins says genes affect not just an organism's body but also its environment, like beaver dams or spider webs.
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