Ryhmävalinta
Ryhmävalinta, often translated as group selection, is a concept in evolutionary biology that proposes natural selection can operate on groups of organisms as well as on individuals. In traditional evolutionary theory, selection primarily acts on the differential survival and reproduction of individuals based on their traits. Ryhmävalinta suggests that groups with certain characteristics might be more successful than other groups, leading to the evolution of traits that benefit the group as a whole, even if those traits are disadvantageous to individual members.
For example, a group of altruistic individuals might be more likely to cooperate and share resources, leading
However, ryhmävalinta is a controversial topic in evolutionary biology. Critics argue that individual selection is typically