Suppose That Kin Selection Has Evolved in a Group of Rodents

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose that kin selection has evolved in a group of rodents. The average female typically has four offspring in her lifetime. If, instead of raising her own offspring, a female helps her sister raise her offspring (i.e., her nieces and nephews) how many nieces and nephews would her sister have to have in order for her to experience no net loss in fitness?

• A)4
• B)16
• C)10
• D)12

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