Which of the Following Features Is Not an Advantage of an Organism

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features is not an advantage of an organism that has a vivaparous life history?

• A) The eggs are retained within the body of the mother until the offspring are able to fend for themselves.
• B) Development of the offspring occurs inside of the female.
• C) Offspring can live independently shortly after they are born.
• D) The mother supplies the offspring with nourishment, even after birth.
• E) The unborn offspring is supplied with a continuous flow of nutrients during development.

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