From an Evolutionary Perspective, One Possible Adaptive Advantage of Longevity

question 69

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary perspective, one possible adaptive advantage of longevity is greater:

• A) competition for limited resources within a group.
• B) support for the care and protection of the young.
• C) attractiveness for females in the mating process.
• D) competition among males for finding a suitable female partner.

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