In evolutionary biology, an organism that behaves in a way that benefits other organisms, at a cost to itself. Success of altruism is measured in terms of reproductive fitness; therefore, an organism boosts the number of offspring other organisms might have and reduces the number of offspring it may produce itself.
Blue Jays
A baseball team in Toronto. Also a species of bird that will serve as a lookout to alert other jays of a nearby predator, at the expense and danger to itself. Will also avoid breeding in order to aid its parents in raising another brood.
Cellular Slime Molds
Protists that live individually as amoebae until they starve, then combining to form a multicellular body. To promote the survival of some cells in the multicellular body, some cells must sacrifice themseves.
Dogs
Man's best friend. Also known to adopt orphaned animals such as cats,squirrels, and ducks.
Dolphins
A primary cast member of "Flipper." Have been known to support injured dolphins of their own pod at the water's surface to breathe. Males sometimes help other males find a mate, not unlike a human "wingman."
Me
A twenty-year old female at Concordia University. Known to exhibit some pretty ridiculous behaviors on behalf of friends and family.
Termites
Wood-eating, destructive insects of the order Isopoda. Termites of the species Globitermes sulphureus exhibit a suicidal behavior against invaders. They rupture their body, secreting a sticky, defensive liquid which sticks to intruders.
Wolves
Large mammals that howl really well. They hunt together in packs to kill large animals such as deer and moose that they would be unable to vanquish separately. Together, they risk themselves for the good of the pack.
--AEM
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