Why does the removal of large, adult Goonch specimens disproportionately impact recovery rates?

Answer

Every large adult represents decades of slow, steady accumulation of reproductive viability

Because the Goonch can grow very large and is slow-growing, removing large, established breeders disproportionately affects the species' ability to recover from environmental stresses.

Why does the removal of large, adult Goonch specimens disproportionately impact recovery rates?

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