Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Reproductive Pattern

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the reproductive pattern of most large mammals?

• A)tend to produce high numbers of offspring
• B)give very little parental care
• C)low survival rate of offspring
• D)long gestation periods
• E)high offspring mortality

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