Asked by Morgan Moore on Sep 25, 2024
Which statement is a general description of an r-selected species?
A) It is small and short lived.
B) It has a low biotic potential.
C) It survives to reproduce.
D) It gives much care to its offspring.
R-Selected Species
Species that produce a large number of offspring with a low probability of survival into adulthood, often adapting to unstable environments.
Biotic Potential
The peak reproductive potential of a life form when environmental conditions are ideal.
- Distinguish between the reproductive strategies of r-selected and K-selected species.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the reproductive strategies of r-selected and K-selected species.