Biology 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078024269
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-426-9

Chapter 16 - How Populations Evolve - Assess - Page 295: 11

Answer

C

Work Step by Step

Red deer harem masters tend to die earlier because as the "alpha," he must be able to outfight competitors. The strength and speed that this deer develops is physically taxing and requires a surplus of food. As a result, the harem master is vulnerable to starvation.
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