A process in which an animal sacrifice its reproductive potential for the benefit of another organism is called _.

Q. A process in which an animal sacrifice its reproductive potential for the benefit of another organism is called _.

A

Mutualism

B

Co-operation

C

Altruism

D

Autism

Solution:

Altruism is a type of behavior.
It occurs within a species rather than between different species.
Altruism in animals describes a range of behaviors performed by animals that may be to their own disadvantage but which benefit others.
The costs and benefits are measured in terms of reproductive fitness, or expected number of offspring

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