kin selection
A phenomenon of inclusive fitness, used to explain altruistic behavior between related individuals.
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kin selection The selection of genes due to individuals assisting the survival and reproduction of nondescendant relatives who possess the same genes by common descent.
kinesis Movements by an organism in random directions in response to stimulus.
kin selection, and conspecifics, e.g. competition, infanticide), while sexual selection refers specifically to competition between conspecifics for mates.
Haplodiploidy is found in many species of insects from the family Hymenoptera, particularly ants, bees, and wasps. It increases the significance of kin selection, which may explain the eusociality of these sorts of insects.
Haploidisation ...
 See also: Selection, Species, Organ, Character, Biology
  
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