Consider selection for a decrease in birth interval length for an iteroparous mammal that produces a single offspring at each round of reproduction. Describe three possible tradeoffs (a through c) in pairs of life history traits
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We are considering an iteroparous mammal, which means it reproduces multiple times throughout its life. The focus is on decreasing the birth interval, which is the time between successive births. This change in life history strategy can lead to various tradeoffs Show more…
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