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Present and discuss the central ideas associated with V.C. Wynne-Edward's theory of group selection.Why do a vast majority of evolutionists today reject his theory? Give at least one example drawn from Richard Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene" that illustrates the fallacy of group reasoning.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?

have hair or fur

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have an exoskeleton

possess mammary glands

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Which of the following is not a major kingdom of life?

Animals

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Which of the following is not a major phylum in the animal kingdom?

Angiosperms

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Every person has two (2) biological parents (they may not have been married), and four (4)
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Calculate the relatedness between you and your nephew.
2.
Calculate the relatedness between you and your second cousin.
3.
Calculate the relatedness between you and your half uncle.
Reflection
Imagine a situation in which your third cousin asks to borrow money from you, claiming âblood is thicker than water.â
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