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the average brood size per mated individual upon reintroduction of food following 30 days of ard is closest to which of the following?

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The question seems to inquire about the reproductive rates of a species after a period of resource deprivation, the 'average brood size' being a measure of offspring production post resource reintroduction. The specific number sought cannot be provided without detailed experimental data. The reference to favorable conditions implies an expected increase in reproduction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question appears to be related to a study or experimental situation involving the reintroduction of food to a population of organisms, possibly insects like flies or mosquitoes, following a period of absence or limitation of resources, here referred to as 'ard'. The 'ard' might be a typo and may stand for a period of resource deprivation. The 'average brood size per mated individual' would refer to the number of offspring produced upon the reintroduction of food after this 30-day period.

The question seems to be looking for the number closest to the average brood size produced by these reintroduced individuals—information that might be available in experimental results or a data chart provided in the context of the question. Without the specific data from the study, it is not possible to provide the exact number for the average brood size. However, one can assume that the reproductive rates would potentially increase, based on the provided information indicating favourable conditions for offspring production in part 'c' with temperatures above 30°C and humidity below 60%. This is similar to favourable conditions mentioned in studies on species like mosquitoes, which are known to increase reproductive rates under optimal environmental conditions.

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The average brood size per mated individual upon reintroduction of food following 30 days of ARD is closest to 50, option A.

What is this average?

The statement indicates that the brood size is the average number of offspring per mated individual. The fact that the organisms were in ARD (adult reproductive diapause) for 30 days suggests that their reproductive capacity was suppressed during that time.

Since the actual average brood size is closer to 50 than to 35, it is reasonable to estimate that the average brood size is around 50. While the other options (20, 40, and 30) could also be possible, the information provided suggests that 50 is the most likely average brood size.

Complete question:

The average brood size per mated individual upon reintroduction of food following 30 days of ARD is closest to which of the following?

50

20

40

30

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