Refer to the Figure

question 63

Essay

Refer to the figure.

-The figure is based on data from a study of the body size and reproductive output of individual females of two different species (species 1 and species 2) over time. Each figure illustrates the growth and reproduction of each individual over its life span. Assuming these individuals are representative of their species, compare the life span and lifetime reproduction of these two species. How long did each individual survive? Compare the overall lifetime reproductive output of each individual. Which species has higher overall reproductive output, and how many eggs would the individual produce?

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