Evolutionary theory predicts that organisms subjected to high predation will reproduce ______ and have ______ offspring than organisms reared in a stable population with low predation.

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Organisms subjected to high predation are more likely to reproduce early and have more offspring because they have a higher risk of not surviving to reproduce in the future. By reproducing early and often, they increase the likelihood that their genes will be passed on to the next generation.

Evolutionary Theory Predicts That Organisms Subjected to High Predation Will