Question

multiple - choice question
choose the scenario that best represents overproduction of offspring
rattlesnakes have no predators and are overpopulating florida
turtles lay hundreds of eggs every mating season but only 10% survive due to lack of food
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Explanation:

Overproduction of offspring is a key concept in natural selection. It means that organisms produce more offspring than can survive. In the case of turtles laying hundreds of eggs but only 10% surviving due to lack of food, it clearly shows overproduction. The rattlesnake example is about no predators leading to overpopulation, not overproduction of offspring in the context of natural selection's overproduction (where many offspring die due to various factors like limited resources).

Answer:

Turtles lay hundreds of eggs every mating season but only 10% survive due to lack of food.