Reproductive Success Flashcards
1
Q
Why do organisms behave the way they do?
A
Organisms behave the way they do to survive long enough to reproduce, or to ensure that their offspring survive long enough to reproduce
2
Q
What is reproductive success?
A
Reproductive success is the measure of the number of fertile offspring produced by an individual.
3
Q
Behaviors/Traits that help help animals or their young survive increases their _______?
A
Fitness
4
Q
What increases reproductive success?
A
Favorable adaptations
