Topic: the Effects of Resources

question 36

Multiple Choice

Topic: the effects of resources
Difficulty: easy
Many animals undergo a dramatic metamorphosis from larval to adult form. Poorly nourished animals cannot grow as fast as well-nourished animals and therefore do not reach a given mass as quickly as their well-nourished counterparts. If metamorphosis occurs when a specific minimum body mass is reached, which of the following costs is most likely incurred by a poorly nourished animal?

• A) longer period of risk prior to reproduction
• B) reduced reproductive output as an adult
• C) deformed offspring
• D) offspring with poor competitive ability
• E) reduced parental care