Question

In the lizard species L. vivipara, most females from the colder, mountainous part of the range live much longer than do individuals from warmer, lowland regions. Compared to the lowlands, what life-history trait is expected in lizards living in the mountains?

A. Equivalent fecundity
B. Increased fecundity
C. Decreased fecundity

Answer 1

C Decreased fecundity

Step-by-step explanation:

Decreased fecundity.

Fecundity is nothing but the ability to reproduce.

Lizards living in colder climates cannot reach the body size required for reproduction. As a result, they invest available energy to increase the body size as a result of which, they enter reproduction later.