A marine biologist explains that salmon populations change over time because of differential reproduction. What is "differential reproduction"?

Some organisms in a population lay eggs, while others produce sperm.

Some organisms in a population produce more male offspring than others.

Some organisms in a population produce more offspring than others.

Some organisms in a population reproduce in rivers, while others stay in the ocean.

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Dreamer

26 May, 11:30

A marine biologist explains that salmon populations change over time because of differential reproduction. What is "differential reproduction"?

Some organisms in a population lay eggs, while others produce sperm.

Some organisms in a population produce more male offspring than others.

Some organisms in a population produce more offspring than others.

Some organisms in a population reproduce in rivers, while others stay in the ocean.

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Alijah Alexander · Answer 1

Differential reproduction means that some organisms in a population produce more offspring than others.

Differential reproduction refers to the difference between individuals in a population and how many offspring they are able to leave. The best adapted organisms to a given environment will leave more offspring than those who are not well adapted. Differential reproduction depends on the natural selection.