Biology (11th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1259188132
ISBN 13: 978-1-25918-813-8

Chapter 55 - Ecology of Individuals and Populations - Figure 55.14 - Inquiry Question - Page 1174: 1

Answer

It would depend on other factors. If many predators were around, large clutch size/small individual size might be selected to ensure at least some offspring survive. If survival were very high, then fewer per clutch might allow more parental investment per nestling, leading to greater success with fewer, larger hatchlings.

Work Step by Step

Natural selection varies with local conditions--review the earlier chapter which described natural selection in detail.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.