In terms of the size of offspring, data from different (a) fish families and (b) fruit fly species are represented in the accompanying figure. Evaluation of this data reveals that ________

A) no relationship between these two variables has been found
B) the larger the number of offspring, the larger the eggs that are produced
C) the larger the number of offspring, the smaller the eggs that are produced
D) there is an apparent trade-off between egg size and number of offspring
E) Both C and D are accurate statements.


E

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