The reproductive success of primate females depends upon
A) interbirth interval variation.
B) group composition and size.
C) predation pressure.
D) the number and quality of offspring.

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The reproductive success of primate females is ultimately determined by the number and quality of offspring they produce over their reproductive lifetime. Factors such as interbirth interval variation, group composition and size, and predation pressure can influence reproductive success by affecting the resources available to females or their ability to avoid danger, but ultimately it is the offspring themselves that determine the reproductive success of a female.

The Reproductive Success of Primate Females Depends Upon