Which Variables Define the Ecological Life History of a Species

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which variables define the ecological life history of a species?

• A) the age at which reproduction begins, frequency of reproduction, and the number of offspring for each reproductive episode
• B) the ratio of females to males, the length of the breeding season, and the number of offspring for each reproductive episode
• C) the number of offspring produced over a lifetime by a breeding pair and the survivability of the offspring
• D) timing breeding sessions with optimal environmental conditions and the number of offspring produced during each breeding session
• E) the amount of parental care given after birth, the number of reproductive episodes per year, and the number of years females are capable of producing viable offspring

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Definitions:

Brown Algae

Brown algae are a group of multicellular marine plants known for their distinctive brown or olive color, which results from the presence of the pigment fucoxanthin.

Largest Protists

Protists, being a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, range in size, with the largest ones like kelp reaching lengths of several meters.

Golden Algae

Golden algae are a group of algae belonging to the class Chrysophyceae, known for their distinctive yellow and brown carotenoid pigments.

Colonial

Colonial refers to organisms that live in colonies, where individuals of the same species live together in close proximity for mutual benefit, often leading to specialized functions within the colony.