Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 28, Animal Systems II - Assessment - 28.3 Reproduction - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 835: 25

Answer

Taking care of their young for long periods of time help mammals ensure that more of their offspring will be able to survive, and, thus, reproduce in the future.

Work Step by Step

Taking care of their young for long periods of time helps mammals ensure that more of their offspring will be able to survive, and, thus, reproduce in the future. This is an evolutionary advantage over other organisms.
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