Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: The concepts of inclusive fitness and kin selection to altruism.

Introduction: The altruism is a process of completing the necessities of another animal. There is no profit gained by the helper by any means. There is a loss of helper in this type of cooperation.

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