Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

You quantify mean egg size for three species of fish. For species A, mean egg size is 0.6 mm diameter; for species B, mean egg size is 0.4 mm diameter; and for species C, mean egg size is 0.2 mm diameter. Based on the life history data collected by Vila-Gispert, Moreno-Amich, and García-Berthou (2002), what prediction can you make about relative levels of parental care in these species?


A) A will most likely exhibit the greatest level of care.
B) B will most likely exhibit the greatest level of care.
C) C will most likely exhibit the greatest level of care.
D) All species will exhibit the same low level of care.
E) None of the species will exhibit parental care.

Answer

A