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When ecologists talk about the cost of reproduction they meana. the reduction in future reproductive output as a consequence of current reproduction.b. the amount of calories it takes for all the activity used in successful reproduction.c. the amount of calories contained in eggs or offspring.d. None of the choices is correct.
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