Problem cetaceans give birth to a few well-developed calves at well spaced inter

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Problem cetaceans give birth to a few well-developed calves at well spaced intervals. They also feed and protect the calves for long periods. This is in sharp contrast to most fishes, in which many eggs are spawned and the parents spend no time feeding and protecting the offspring. What do you think is the best strategy? Has this effort paid off in the case of the great whales? Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 1 A There is no "correct" answer to this question It is intended to make students think Each species has evolved a particular reproductive strategy depending on a number of factors: size, longevity, and predator pressure to name a few unfortunately, the particular strategy of cetaceans has definitely worked against their chances of survival. Comments (1) Anonymous how the strategy of cetaceans worked against their chances of survivaln

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Cateceans are known to develop their offspring with great care and protection. This led to development of the offsprings into an adult which is well developed and is a potential competitor. Thus competition for the same amount of resources increase and this results in lesser chances of their survival.

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