Organisms with a Reproductive Pattern That Produces Shelled Amniotic Eggs

Question

Organisms with a reproductive pattern that produces shelled amniotic eggs generally
A) end up having a higher embryo mortality rate than do organisms with unprotected embryos.
B) invest most of their reproductive energy in the embryonic and early postnatal development of their offspring.
C) invest more energy in parenting than do placental animals.
D) produce more gametes than do those animals with external fertilization and development.
E) lower their embryo mortality rate to less than one in a thousand.

Accepted Answer

Organisms with shelled amniotic eggs invest a significant amount of energy in the embryonic and early postnatal development of their offspring. This is because the shelled egg provides a protected environment for the embryo to develop, but it also requires more energy from the parent to produce and nourish the embryo within the egg. Additionally, after hatching, the young still require parental care to ensure their survival, which further adds to the parental investment.