An Advantage of Semelparous Reproduction Is

Question

An advantage of semelparous reproduction is
A) an increased chance of young surviving given the large energy investment per individual.
B) the increased number of reproductive events possible.
C) an increased chance of young surviving given the large number of offspring produced.
D) an increased chance of young surviving given the large variability to when young can be produced.

Accepted Answer

Semelparous reproduction involves producing a large number of offspring in a single reproductive event, which increases the chance that at least some of the offspring will survive despite high mortality rates.