Asked by ziyam malik on Mar 10, 2024
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All K-selected species have fewer,larger offspring than most other species.
K-selected Species
Species characterized by long gestation periods, few offspring, and a strategy focused on survival and longevity over reproduction.
Offspring
The direct descendants or young produced by an organism, either through sexual or asexual reproduction.
- Distinguish between K-selected and r-selected species based on their reproductive strategies and offspring characteristics.
Verified Answer
KN
Kylie Naquin
Mar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
K-selected species prioritize the survival and success of their offspring, so they generally invest more resources into each individual offspring, resulting in fewer but larger offspring. In contrast, r-selected species prioritize producing as many offspring as possible with limited resources, resulting in many but smaller offspring.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between K-selected and r-selected species based on their reproductive strategies and offspring characteristics.