Which of the Following Reproductive Strategies Is Consistent with Energetic

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reproductive strategies is consistent with energetic trade-off and reproductive success?

• A)Pioneer species of plants produce many very small,highly airborne seeds.
• B)Rabbits that suffer high predation rates produce several litters per breeding season.
• C)Animals that are caring parents produce fewer offspring with lower infant mortality.
• D)A flowering plant nurtures its thousands of seeds until they are ready to germinate.

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Contract

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