The females of some mammals protect the offspring of both genetic kin and those that are not genetically related to her. This describes the Group of answer choices kin selection model Hamilton's rule direct fitness model inclusive fitness model
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Step 1: The behavior described in the question is related to the concept of inclusive fitness, which is the ability of an individual to pass on its genes through its own offspring as well as through the offspring of relatives. Show more…
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sexual selection generally results in traits that are selected for increasing the...1) direct fitness of close genetic relatives 2) individuals ability to compete for matings 3) populations ability to compete with other species 4) individuals ability to compete for food 5) indirect fitness of close genetic relatives
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Kin selection (a) increases inclusive fitness (b) is a way of perpetuating genes of nonrelatives (c) accounts for some forms of migration (d) typically involves mate guarding (e) involves ornamental displays and use of a lek
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