Why might it be beneficial for a parent to adjust their number of offspring?

A) because with the uncertainty of reproduction, a flexible response may be more adaptive
B) because daughters always increase the reproductive success of a parent
C) the fewer offspring, the more a parent will increase their own fitness (ability to survive)
D) all of the above

Adaptive

The ability of an organism or species to adjust or change in response to changes in its environment, enhancing survival and reproduction.

Uncertainty Of Reproduction

The unpredictability associated with the ability to produce offspring, often influenced by genetic, environmental, or social factors.

Offspring Number

The quantity of progeny produced by an organism or pair of organisms, relevant in studies of reproductive strategies and fitness.