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The graph below shows the relationships of per capita population growth rate (r), fecundity (b) and age at first reproduction `(alpha)` in an animal speies

What is the most important conclusion to be drawn from the graph ?

A

The population growth rate decreases as first reproduction in postponed to a later stage, regardless of fecundity

B

At any `alpha`, the higher the fecundity the higher is the population growth rate achieved

C

As the age at first reproduction is postponed further, the benefits of increasing fecundity on the population growth rate become progressively negligible

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Fecundity is the reproductive output, usually of an individual or number of offspring produced or the capacity of reproduction . In the given curve, the population growth rate decreases as first reproduction is postponed to a later stage regardless of fecundity.
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