Chapter 39.5, Problem 1CC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way in which mode of fertilization correlate with presence or absence of male parental care.

Introduction:

Parental care is the term given to the care provided by the parents to their young ones. In this the parents of the offspring care for its survival and provide food and shelter to the offspring. It is observed that the paternal care is limited where the paternal role is limited whereas paternal care is not observed in situation where the mother cannot take care of her offsprings.