How Does Having a Large Number of Offspring Affect a Parent's

Multiple Choice

How does having a large number of offspring affect a parent's fitness for subsequent breeding seasons?

A) It could limit the number of offspring the adult produces in its life.
B) The increased energy needed to feed many offspring may lower adult survival in the following breeding season.
C) The energy required to feed many offspring could trigger smaller broods in the future.
D) Competition with offspring for food could reduce energy for future reproduction.