Pathogen Resistance as the Origin of Kin
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Kim Lewis
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Article
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1998
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Elsevier Science
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English
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It is suggested that pathogen and parasite avoidance act as a driving force for kin selection. Preferential association with relatives decreases the probability of infection with unfamiliar pathogens. Altruistic behavior towards kin will further decrease the danger of infection by increasing the rep