For Calculations of the Indirect Fitness Benefit of Altruistic Behaviour

question 22

Multiple Choice

For calculations of the indirect fitness benefit of altruistic behaviour and kin selection, r is the

• A) coefficient of relatedness between the donor and recipient.
• B) benefit given to a recipient relative.
• C) direct fitness cost to the donor.
• D) indirect fitness cost to the donor.

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