The coefficient of relatedness measures
A) the probability of an individual and its relatives carrying copies of the same genes from a recent common ancestor.
B) the degree of relatedness between individuals in a population.
C) indirect fitness as the benefit given to a recipient relative by the donor individual.
D) the direct fitness cost of altruistic behaviour to a recipient by the donor.
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