Ecology Exam 1.3 May 19, 2019 admin Cost Benefit/Analysis Determined by natural selection, decisions result in tradeoffs or compromises with optimize reproductive fitness over lifespan. Decision Levels Evolutionary/phylogenetic – age of reproduction, levels under direct individual control – where to forage. Reproductive Value Current reproductive success + future reproductive potential. Future Reproductive Success Future survivorship + future fecundity. Fecundity Ability to reproduce as an organism surives over time. Douglas Fir Good conditions for growth = fewer cones, worse conditions for growth = more cones. Related posts: Population Dynamics Exam 2 Ecology Bio 262 1st test Exam 1 NR306 – Ecology