Which piece of evidence would best support the argument for kin selection as a mechanism for the evolution of altruistic behavior? (1 point)
1. a penguin protects its chick from seagulls
2. a hippo stops a crocodile from eating an antelope
3. a clown fish helps clean parasites off of a sea anemone
4. an antelope gets separated from the herd and killed by predators
1. a penguin protects its chick from seagulls
This piece of evidence best supports the argument for kin selection as a mechanism for the evolution of altruistic behavior because the penguin is showing protective behavior towards its offspring, which are genetically related to it. This reflects the principles of kin selection, where an individual may act altruistically towards relatives to increase their own genetic success.