Topic: the effects of resources
Difficulty: easy
Many animals undergo a dramatic metamorphosis from larval to adult form. Poorly nourished animals cannot grow as fast as well-nourished animals and therefore do not reach a given mass as quickly as their well-nourished counterparts. If metamorphosis occurs when a specific minimum body mass is reached, which of the following costs is most likely incurred by a poorly nourished animal?

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Poorly nourished animals grow more slowly and therefore take a longer time to reach the minimum body mass required for metamorphosis. This longer period represents a longer period of risk prior to reproduction, as the animal is more vulnerable to predation and environmental stresses.

Topic: the Effects of Resources