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A population of animals has a short gestational period and travels in large groups. How will this affect the population size?

High birth rate, increase in individuals
Low birth rate, decrease in individuals
Short births, decrease in individuals
Long births, increase in individuals


Sagot :

It will affect the population size through the following:

  • High birth rate
  • Increase in individuals

What is Gestational period?

Gestational period is the period in which organisms carries its young in  the

uterus before delivery. Animals which have short gestational period have a

high birth rate as they can get pregnant as many times a possible during the

year.

This therefore brings about an increase in the individuals present in the

ecosystem. The option A is therefore the most appropriate choice.

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