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Kin selection is the key to altruism
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posted on 2023-06-08, 05:56 authored by Kevin R Foster, Tom Wenseleers, Francis RatnieksKin 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 for the evolution of altruism in insect societies. Here, we discuss what these articles say about kin selection and how it relates to the theory. We conclude that kin selection remains the key explanation for the evolution of altruism in eusocial insects.
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Trends in Ecology and EvolutionISSN
0169-5347Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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2Volume
21Page range
57-60Pages
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- Evolution, Behaviour and Environment Publications
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