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Question

Given the trade-off between high survivorship and high fecundity, why do fruit flies and African bush elephants display different life history strategies?

Accepted Answer

Fruit flies exhibit high fecundity with low parental investment, while elephants exhibit low fecundity with high parental investment.

Answer

Both species have adapted to environments with abundant resources, eliminating the need for trade-offs.

Answer

Fruit flies and elephants both prioritize high survivorship over fecundity, but in different environmental contexts.

Answer

Elephants have high fecundity due to their large size, while fruit flies have high survivorship due to their rapid life cycle.