You Observe Two Female Fish of the Same Species Breeding

question 41

Multiple Choice

You observe two female fish of the same species breeding. One female lays 100 eggs and the other female lays 1000 eggs. Which one of the following is LEAST likely given the limits of fitness trade-offs?

• A) The female laying 100 eggs breeds more often than the female laying 1000 eggs.
• B) The female laying 100 eggs lives longer than the female laying 1000 eggs.
• C) The eggs from the female laying 1000 eggs have larger yolks than the yolks of the eggs from the female laying 100 eggs.
• D) The female laying 1000 eggs is larger than the female laying 100 eggs.

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Definitions:

Upper Mantle

The upper mantle refers to the section of the Earth's mantle situated just beneath the Earth's crust, extending down to about 660 kilometers below the Earth's surface. This region is significant for its role in tectonic movements and the convection currents that drive plate tectonics.

Earth's Layers

The division of the Earth into distinct layers including the crust, mantle, and core, each with its own properties and composition.

Surface

The outermost or uppermost layer of an object or area which is in direct contact with the environment.

Upper Mantle

The upper mantle refers to the portion of the Earth's mantle that lies just beneath the crust and extends to depths of about 660 kilometers, involved in tectonic processes.