Kin-selection
noun, Biology.
1.
a form of natural selection that favors altruistic behavior toward close relatives resulting in an increase in the altruistic individual’s genetic contribution to the next generation.
noun
1.
(biology) natural selection resulting from altruistic behaviour by animals towards members of the same species, esp their offspring or other relatives
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