How Is the Adaptation of Investing More Energy in Producing

question 36

Multiple Choice

How is the adaptation of investing more energy in producing large offspring beneficial in the Atlantic mollies?

• A) Larger-sized offspring can migrate more easily among the stressful and non-stressful environments.
• B) All of the answer choices are correct.
• C) Larger-sized offspring can more quickly mature to reproductive age.
• D) Larger-sized offspring increases swimming ability for accessing food in toxic or dark conditions.
• E) Larger-sized offspring allow greater ability to avoid predation by other species.

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