Hamilton explained altruism in terms of inclusive fitness, a property that can be measured by considering the reproductive success of both _____ and _____.
A) the individual, its relatives
B) the individual, the species
C) the male, the female
D) the parent, the offspring

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Inclusive fitness is the measure of an individual's success in passing on its genes to future generations, including the success of its relatives who share those genes. Therefore, Hamilton explained altruism in terms of considering the reproductive success of both the individual and its relatives.

Hamilton Explained Altruism in Terms of Inclusive Fitness, a Property