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Altruism and Kin Selection

Altruism refers to behaviors that benefit others at a cost to oneself, while kin selection is a form of natural selection that favors altruistic behaviors toward relatives, enhancing the survival and reproductive success of shared genes.

intermediate
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Altruism and kin selection are fundamental concepts in understanding social behavior in both humans and animals. Altruism refers to selfless actions that benefit others, while kin selection explains how these behaviors can evolve when they enhance the survival of relatives. Together, they provide in...

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Key Terms

Altruism
Selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example: Helping a stranger in need.

Kin Selection
Natural selection that favors behaviors benefiting relatives.

Example: A bird warning its family of predators.

Inclusive Fitness
An individual's total genetic contribution to the next generation.

Example: Helping siblings raise their offspring.

Natural Selection
Process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive.

Example: Survival of the fittest in a changing environment.

Reciprocal Altruism
Altruistic behavior that is returned in the future.

Example: Friends helping each other move.

Evolutionary Biology
Study of the evolutionary processes that produced the diversity of life.

Example: Researching how species adapt over time.

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Key Concepts

AltruismKin SelectionInclusive FitnessNatural Selection