Selfish Gene Keyterms

-Selfishness-- Any gene that acts in such a way to increase it's own survival chances in the gene pool at the expense of others.

-Alturism--Any gene that acts in such a way to decrease it's own survival chances in the gene pool at the expense of others.

-Survival Machine--Container created by a replicator.

-Replicator-- Molecule that can repeat itself.

-P.I.-- PARENTAL INVESTMENT- How a parent invests on the offspring.

-E.S.S.-- EVOLUTIONARY STABLE STRATEGY- A ratio of sexes that is perfect for a balance in evolution.