Biology (11th Edition)

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Chapter 55 - Ecology of Individuals and Populations - Figure 55.14 - Data Analysis - Page 1174: 1

Answer

The greatest expenditure is probably around 8-10 per clutch.

Work Step by Step

This is because total expenditure is going to be the product of nestling size and clutch, which, from Fig. 55.14, seems to be greatest around 8-10 per clutch.
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