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What is a common characteristic of animals that reproduce quickly?
What is a common characteristic of animals that reproduce quickly?
- They have more complex behaviors
- They have a smaller body size
- They have a longer lifespan
- They have a shorter lifespan (correct)
Why do animals with a short lifespan tend to reproduce quickly?
Why do animals with a short lifespan tend to reproduce quickly?
- To conserve energy for other activities
- To maintain a larger body size
- To develop more complex behaviors
- To increase the chances of passing on their genes (correct)
What is the relationship between reproductive speed and lifespan in animals?
What is the relationship between reproductive speed and lifespan in animals?
- Animals with shorter lifespans reproduce more slowly
- Animals with longer lifespans reproduce more slowly
- There is no relationship between reproductive speed and lifespan
- Animals with shorter lifespans reproduce more quickly (correct)
What is typically true of animals with a short lifespan?
What is typically true of animals with a short lifespan?
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How does the reproductive speed of animals relate to their lifespan?
How does the reproductive speed of animals relate to their lifespan?
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What is a common characteristic of animals that have a short lifespan?
What is a common characteristic of animals that have a short lifespan?
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In stable environments, what is a disadvantage of slow reproduction?
In stable environments, what is a disadvantage of slow reproduction?
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How does slow reproduction affect species in stable environments?
How does slow reproduction affect species in stable environments?
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What is a significant drawback of slow reproduction for species in stable environments?
What is a significant drawback of slow reproduction for species in stable environments?
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