Which Life History Trait Is Most Likely to Be Fixed

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which life history trait is most likely to be fixed for a species?

• A) timing of reproduction in the life span
• B) number of offspring
• C) survival rate of offspring
• D) total energy given to reproduction
• E) size of offspring

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