Which Example Does Not Illustrate an Evolutionary Trade-Off in a Life

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which example does not illustrate an evolutionary trade-off in a life cycle?

• A) Production of a large number of large eggs
• B) Production of defensive structures at the expense of growth
• C) Production of a small number of large eggs
• D) Larger energy stores in eggs of precocial young
• E) Inability of filter feeders to capture large prey items

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