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Scientists hypothesize that altruistic behavior has developed in certain populations because of kin selection. Which piece of e...Question
Scientists hypothesize that altruistic behavior has developed in certain populations because of kin selection. Which piece of evidence supports this claim?(1 point)
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A male gorilla avoids being attacked by a lion.
A male gorilla avoids being attacked by a lion.
A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.
A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.
A hippo is observed saving an antelope from an attack by an alligator.
A hippo is observed saving an antelope from an attack by an alligator.
A cuckoo bird hides its own eggs in the nest of another bird species.
A cuckoo bird hides its own eggs in the nest of another bird species.
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A male gorilla avoids being attacked by a lion.
A male gorilla avoids being attacked by a lion.
A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.
A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.
A hippo is observed saving an antelope from an attack by an alligator.
A hippo is observed saving an antelope from an attack by an alligator.
A cuckoo bird hides its own eggs in the nest of another bird species.
A cuckoo bird hides its own eggs in the nest of another bird species.
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The piece of evidence that supports the claim that altruistic behavior has developed in certain populations because of kin selection is:
**A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.**
This demonstrates altruistic behavior directed towards a closely related individual (the sister's offspring), which aligns with the concept of kin selection whereby individuals increase the survival of their genetic relatives.
**A meerkat protects the offspring of its sister from an attack by hawks.**
This demonstrates altruistic behavior directed towards a closely related individual (the sister's offspring), which aligns with the concept of kin selection whereby individuals increase the survival of their genetic relatives.