Question

What prediction(s) can researchers make based on the egg-viability hypothesis? Select all that apply.The probability of hatching failure will be higher for eggs laid later within a clutch.The probability of hatching failure will be higher later in the spring season.The probability of hatching failure will be lower at higher latitudes.The probability of hatching failure will be higher in large clutches.

Answer 1

From the Egg viability hypothesis, we can predict the following;

A. Probability of hatching failure will

be higher for eggs laid later within a clutch.

This is because viability of unincubated eggs decline overtime.

B. The probability of hatching fail will be higher for eggs laid later within a clutch.

This is because large clutch affects or changes nest micro-climate which result to increase in water loss during incubation period.