Asked by Jolisa Haynes on May 18, 2024
Verified
A group of cacti on a sun-exposed slope have greater reproductive success than cacti on a shaded slope. The habitat on the sun-exposed slope can be classified as which of the following?
A) r -selected habitat
B) K -selected habitat
C) Both an r -selected and a K -selected habitat
D) Sink habitat
E) Source habitat
Reproductive Success
The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass on those genes.
Sun-exposed Slope
Describes the side of a hill or landform that receives direct sunlight, influencing its climate and vegetation.
Habitat
The natural environment or place where an organism, population, or species lives.
- Identify the differences in life strategies between r-selected and K-selected organisms.
Verified Answer
AR
Adigrace RiateMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The habitat on the sun-exposed slope is classified as a source habitat because it supports greater reproductive success, indicating that the conditions are favorable for the growth and reproduction of the cacti. Source habitats are areas where the local birth rate exceeds the local death rate, and individuals can potentially disperse from these areas to less favorable "sink" habitats.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences in life strategies between r-selected and K-selected organisms.