A vampire bat sharing blood with another bat that is not its kin is an example of ________.
A) optimal foraging behavior
B) reciprocal altruism
C) learned behavior
D) agonistic behavior

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Sharing blood with a non-kin bat is not advantageous for the vampire bat in terms of immediate survival or reproduction. However, if the recipient bat is also a blood donor in the future, there is a possibility of reciprocal blood-sharing which would benefit both bats in the long term. This is an example of reciprocal altruism, where behavior that seems selfless has eventual benefits for both parties involved.

A Vampire Bat Sharing Blood with Another Bat That Is