"reciprocal altruism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: reciprocal altruisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} reciprocal altruism (usually uncountable, plural reciprocal altruisms)
  1. (biology) The phenomenon of two organisms acting in ways that mutually benefit one another. Wikipedia link: reciprocal altruism Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-reciprocal_altruism-en-noun-PPz1K7Ka Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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