Altruistic behaviors between closely related animals

A. increase the inclusive fitness of the altruist.
B. increase the life-time reproductive success of the altruist.
C. reduce fighting between species.
D. force individuals to cooperate with one another and thereby increase mating and population growth.


Answer: A

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