A Pied Kingfisher in Its First Year of Life Helps

question 19

Multiple Choice

A pied kingfisher in its first year of life helps in the feeding of three full siblings who would not have survived without the helper's efforts. What is its indirect fitness in its first year?

• A) 0.25
• B) 0.50
• C) 0.75
• D) 1.00
• E) 1.50

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Definitions:

Economic Principle

A basic concept or rule that underlines the functioning of an economy, guiding the analysis of economic behavior.

Government Spending

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Marginal Analysis

Scrutinizing the bonus benefits of an activity alongside the supplementary costs it brings.

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