Kin selection and altruism
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Kin selection is the key to altruism.
Kin selection theory, also known as inclusive fitness theory, has been the subject of much debate and misunderstanding. Nevertheless, the idea that relatedness among individuals can drive the evolution of altruism has emerged as a central paradigm in evolutionary biology. Or has it? In two recent articles, E.O. Wilson argues that kin selection should no longer be considered the main explanation...
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عنوان ژورنال: Current Biology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0960-9822
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2019.01.067