You observe two female fish of the same species breeding.One female lays 100 eggs and the other female lays 1000 eggs.Which one of the following statements does not agree with the concept of fitness trade-offs?

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This statement does not agree with the concept of fitness trade-offs because it suggests that the female laying 1000 eggs has an advantage over the female laying 100 eggs, as larger yolks provide a better start for the developing embryo. However, fitness trade-offs suggest that there is a trade-off between the number and size of eggs produced, and that the female laying fewer eggs should invest more resources in each egg to ensure its survival, while the female laying larger numbers of eggs should invest fewer resources in each egg. Therefore, the eggs from the female laying 1000 eggs should have smaller yolks compared to the yolks of the eggs from the female laying 100 eggs. Choices A, B, and D are consistent with the concept of fitness trade-offs, as laying fewer eggs should allow the female to breed more often, live longer, and be smaller in body size.

You Observe Two Female Fish of the Same Species Breeding