Reproductive effort should increase when a population
A) Is subjected to lower adult mortality
B) Consists of sequential hermaphrodites
C) Has separate sexes
D) Is subjected to higher adult mortality

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Reproductive effort typically increases when a population is subjected to higher adult mortality. This is because, in environments where adult mortality is high, there is a greater pressure on individuals to reproduce at an earlier age or more frequently to ensure their genes are passed on before they die.

Reproductive Effort Should Increase When a Population