Multiple Choice
A rodent species that once experienced much predation now has lower predation risk.As a consequence,the mortality of maturing individuals is reduced.What will be the most likely response to a reduction in mortality?
A) A shift to later reproduction with the benefit of higher fecundity,because individuals are larger
B) A shift to later reproduction at the expense of lower fecundity,because individuals are smaller
C) A shift to earlier reproduction at the expense of lower fecundity,because individuals are smaller
D) A shift to later reproduction with the benefit of higher fecundity,because individuals are smaller
E) A shift to earlier reproduction at the expense of lower fecundity,because individuals are larger
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