The Accompanying Figure Represents Lack's Hypothesis on Clutch Size

question 17

Multiple Choice

The accompanying figure represents Lack's hypothesis on clutch size.According to this hypothetical data,________.

• A) the probability of survival for individual nestlings decreases linearly with each successive increase in the clutch size
• B) the probability of survival for individual nestlings increases, then decreases with each successive increase in the clutch size
• C) the optimal clutch size in terms of survival rates is intermediate
• D) A and C are both true.
• E) All of the above are true.

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