In the Example of the Two Species of Lobelia Given

question 258

Multiple Choice

In the example of the two species of Lobelia given in the textbook, one species showed semelparity and the other showed iteroparity.A difference in which factor was most responsible for this difference in life history strategy?

• A) Habitat, which led to differences in probability of survival
• B) Genetics, which predisposed the species to settle in different areas
• C) Life span, which led to higher survival in the semelparous species
• D) Inability of one species to produce large seeds, which led to semelparity
• E) Predation by herbivores, which caused one species to decrease reproduction

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