In species with direct development, fewer offspring are produced, but a higher proportion survives to adulthood.

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In species with direct development, the offspring are often more developed and require more parental investment per offspring, leading to fewer offspring being produced. However, this increased investment typically results in a higher survival rate to adulthood compared to species with indirect development, where many offspring are produced but with a lower survival rate.

In Species with Direct Development, Fewer Offspring Are Produced, but a Higher