In species with direct development, fewer offspring are produced, but a higher proportion survives to adulthood. True or False?

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In species with direct development, the offspring undergo development inside the egg and hatch as miniature adults. This method of development typically results in fewer offspring being produced, but a higher proportion of them are likely to survive to adulthood compared to species with indirect development, where the young undergo a larval stage that may be vulnerable to predation or other dangers.

In Species with Direct Development, Fewer Offspring Are Produced, but a Higher