Question

At the most fundamental of levels, differences in life histories (that is, reproductive strategies) are trade-offs based on differences in the ________.

A. Onset of reproductive maturity
B. Reproductive sizes of the individuals
C. Allocation of energy between individuals
D. Average number of offspring produced over the life span of individuals

Answer 1

D. Average number of offspring produced over the life span of individuals

Step-by-step explanation:

• The fundamental level of the life history at the reproductive stages is the levels area trade-off and the average lifespan of the individual is related to the number of the offsprings that are produced over the period of time by the individual that has the best survive in the wild and these are based on the structural, functional and behavioral adaptations of the environment.