A particular fish species' larger offspring are less vulnerable to predators. If their offspring are not eaten, then their survival and eventual reproductive success is independent of their size upon emerging from the egg. Based on this scenario, which of the following is not a reasonable prediction?
A) Fish living in lakes with predators produce larger eggs than in lakes without predators.
B) Fish living in lakes with predators produce more eggs than in lakes without predators.
C) Fish living in lakes without predators produce more eggs than in lakes with predators.
D) Fish living in lakes without predators produce smaller eggs than in lakes with predators.

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Fish living in lakes with predators would likely produce fewer, larger eggs to increase the chances of offspring survival, rather than more eggs.

A Particular Fish Species' Larger Offspring Are Less Vulnerable to Predators