Which Change Is Most Likely to Increase R

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which change is most likely to increase r?

• A) A decrease in survivorship at a given age
• B) An increase in the mortality at a given age
• C) A decrease in fecundity at a given age
• D) Reproduction switching to older individuals
• E) Reproduction switching to younger individuals

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