Term ID: T3074

Kin Recognition

/kin-recognition/
The ability to identify and distinguish between relatives and non-relatives, influencing social behavior and mate selection.
Example: Animals avoiding mating with close relatives or showing preferential treatment toward genetically related offspring.

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Reference: Holmes & Sherman (1983)