Which of the following is an example of Hamilton's rule?

a. animals never acting altruistically
b. speciation occurring as the result of macroevolution
c. the closer the degree of kinship, the more likely altruistic behavior becomes
d. the sum of an animal's traits are adaptive


Correct Answer: c

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