Question

Which piece of evidence would best support the argument for kin selection as a mechanism for the evolution of altruistic behavior?(1 point) Responses a penguin protects its chick from seagulls a penguin protects its chick from seagulls an antelope gets separated from the herd and killed by predators an antelope gets separated from the herd and killed by predators a hippo stops a crocodile from eating an antelope a hippo stops a crocodile from eating an antelope a clown fish helps clean parasites off of a sea anemone

Answer 1

The piece of evidence that would best support the argument for kin selection as a mechanism for the evolution of altruistic behavior is **"a penguin protects its chick from seagulls."** This behavior demonstrates parental investment and the idea that individuals may act altruistically toward their offspring, thus enhancing the survival of their genetic lineage.