You have been researching a very small population of Tasmanian Devils.What uncertainties about this small population should be of extreme importance and interest to you when prioritizing your research?
A) The number of individuals born male or female
B) The number of individuals that die or reproduce in a given year
C) When the species evolved
D) The genetic diversity of individuals in the population

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The sex ratio (A), mortality and reproduction rates (B), and genetic diversity (D) are critical factors in understanding and managing small populations, especially for conservation purposes. These factors directly influence the population's viability, potential for growth, and resilience to environmental changes and diseases. The evolutionary history (C) of the species, while interesting, is less immediately relevant to the management and conservation of a small, possibly endangered population.

You Have Been Researching a Very Small Population of Tasmanian