Asked by April Doucet on May 25, 2024
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Which statement is a general description of a K-selected species?
A) It is more responsive to environmental changes than an r-selected species.
B) It has high genetic diversity.
C) It is generally less adaptable to change than an r-selected species.
D) It exhibits a fast rate of evolution.
K-Selected Species
Species that produce fewer offspring, with a focus on high parental investment and care, leading to a higher probability of those offspring surviving to adulthood.
Genetic Diversity
the range of genetic variation present in a population or species, essential for its adaptation, survival, and evolution.
Environmental Changes
Alterations to the natural environment caused by natural phenomena or human activities, impacting ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Distinguish between K-selected and r-selected species and their characteristics.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between K-selected and r-selected species and their characteristics.
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