The Graph Below Shows the Size of the Male and Female

question 11

Multiple Choice

The graph below shows the size of the male and female in a large number of matings of an insect species observed in nature.A separate study showed that large females produce more eggs than small females.Which of the following statements is a possible explanation for the observed pattern?

• A)Large males are more successful at defending access to large females.
• B)The samples were taken along an environmental gradient that influences the body size of both males and females.
• C)Females compete for high quality large males, and larger females win the competition.
• D)All of the above

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