Asked by robert omolo on May 25, 2024
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Species that have capacity for a high rate of population increase are called K-selected.
K-selected
Characterizes species that produce fewer offspring, with a larger investment in each, typically adapting to stable environments where competition is strong.
- Contrast K-selected with r-selected species by focusing on their reproductive approaches and characteristics of their descendants.
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Taliyah DanforthMay 29, 2024
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False
Explanation :
Species that have capacity for a high rate of population increase are called r-selected, while K-selected species are characterized by a low rate of reproduction and a tendency to have fewer offspring with a higher investment in each one.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast K-selected with r-selected species by focusing on their reproductive approaches and characteristics of their descendants.