Altruistic Behaviors Between Closely Related Animals

question 13

Multiple Choice

Altruistic behaviors between closely related animals

• A)reduce fighting between species.
• B)increase the inclusive fitness of the altruist.
• C)increase the life-time reproductive success of the altruist.
• D)force individuals to cooperate with one another and thereby increase mating and population growth.

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Definitions:

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning their use by one person does not reduce availability to others, often provided by the government.

Club Goods

Goods that are excludable but non-rivalrous, meaning access to the good can be limited by a fee or membership, but one person's use does not diminish availability to others.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is non-excludable and rival in consumption, leading to potential overuse.

Fish In The Ocean

A term referring to the natural aquatic resources found in oceans, which can include various types of fish and sea life considered as potential food sources or ecological assets.