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:

Cosmopolitanism

An ideology that all human beings belong to a single community, based on a shared morality, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or local affiliations.

Homiphily

The tendency of individuals to associate and bond with others who share similar interests, values, or backgrounds.

Compatibility

The ability of two or more systems, devices, or components to work together without conflict, enhancing functionality or convenience.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often referring to systems or problems that have multiple interconnected parts.