kin selection — An evolutionary strategy where organisms favor the survival and reproduction of their relatives
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An evolutionary strategy where organisms favor the survival and reproduction of their relatives
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪn sɪˈlekʃən/
Example Sentences
- The altruistic behavior of meerkats standing guard demonstrates kin selection in action.
- My cat practices kin selection by stealing food from me to feed her kittens - I guess I'm not family!
- Scientists study kin selection to understand why some animals sacrifice themselves for relatives.
kin selection
NOUN[/kɪn sɪˈlekʃən/]
An evolutionary strategy where organisms favor the survival and reproduction of their relatives
An evolutionary strategy where organisms favor the survival and reproduction of their relatives
Kin selection helps the thin chick win!
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“The altruistic behavior of meerkats standing guard demonstrates kin selection in action.”
“My cat practices kin selection by stealing food from me to feed her kittens - I guess I'm not family!”
“Scientists study kin selection to understand why some animals sacrifice themselves for relatives.”
“Even plants show kin selection by sharing nutrients with their genetic relatives nearby.”
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