kin selection in animals
Kin selection in animals refers to the evolutionary strategy where individuals help relatives (kin) with the goal of increasing their own genetic fitness. This phenomenon is based on the idea of inclusive fitness, where individuals can pass on their genes indirectly by helping relatives who share their genes.
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