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Why Would an Individual in a Social Group of a Diploid

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Why would an individual in a social group of a diploid species help to rear the young of its siblings rather than reproducing itself? Describe the expected relative importance of direct and indirect fitness benefits and explain your answer.


Definitions:

Burdensomeness

The feeling or perception of being a burden to others, often associated with negative self-evaluation and emotional distress.

Temporal Discounting

The inclination among individuals to prioritize short-term gains over long-term benefits.

Degenerative Illness

A disease characterized by progressive functional decline or deterioration of cells and tissues.

Emotional Distress

A state of mental suffering or anguish induced by circumstances that are highly distressing or traumatic.

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