Understanding Overproduction and Natural Selection

The video explains the concept of overproduction in nature, where species produce more offspring than can survive. This ensures that some individuals reach adulthood despite challenges like predators and competition. Ducks and dandelions are used as examples, illustrating how many offspring are produced and the few that survive to adulthood.

Why is it important for species to produce more offspring than can survive?

What might happen to the majority of seeds produced by a dandelion?