Which statement about David Lack's study on geographic variation in clutch size in birds is true?
A) Lack's analysis led to experiments supporting the hypothesis that there is a trade-off between egg number and offspring survivorship.
B) Lack's results stimulated the development of Charnov's dimensionless ratio c for comparing maturation rates of different species.
C) Lack found that clutch size for birds tends to be higher closer to the equator, where more food is available.
D) On a global scale, Lack found a strong longitudinal trend in clutch size.

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Lack's analysis suggested that there is a trade-off between the number of eggs laid and the survivorship of the offspring, which was later supported by experiments.

Which Statement About David Lack's Study on Geographic Variation in Clutch