Semelparous Species Typically Invest _______ into the Production of _______

Question

Semelparous species typically invest _______ into the production of _______ offpring.
A) an enormous amount of energy; a large number
B) an enormous amount of energy; a small number
C) a comparatively small amount of energy; a large number
D) a comparatively small amount of energy; a small number

Accepted Answer

Semelparous species reproduce only once in their lifetime, so they typically invest a large amount of energy into producing a large number of offspring to maximize their reproductive success.