The marine snails Crepidula convexa grow throughout their lifetime.For females, body size determines the number of eggs they can produce, with larger females being able to produce many more eggs.For males, body size has no effect on how much sperm they can produce: they always produce the same amount of sperm.Which of the following reproductive strategies would be most advantageous to these snails?

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The marine snails Crepidula convexa grow throughout their lifetime.For females, body size determines the number of eggs they can produce, with larger females being able to produce many more eggs.For males, body size has no effect on how much sperm they can produce: they always produce the same amount of sperm.Which of the following reproductive strategies would be most advantageous to these snails?





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