Which piece of evidence would best support the argument for kin selection as a mechanism for the evolution of altruistic behavior?(1 point)
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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
a clown fish helps clean parasites off of a sea anemone
This evidence would support kin selection as a mechanism for the evolution of altruistic behavior because the clown fish is providing a service to the sea anemone without receiving any direct benefit in return. This behavior could be explained by the clown fish's genetic relationship to the sea anemone or other members of its group.