Saved Help San Indicate whether each label describes organisms at the r-selected

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Saved Help San Indicate whether each label describes organisms at the r-selected end or the K-selected end of the continuum Life history strategies differ along a continuum from what is referred to as ..selected species. to·K selected species", For each of the following, indicate whether it describes organisms at the rselected end or the k-selected end of the continuum. -selected K-selected high annual per capita population grow stable population size at or near carrying capacity outcompetes other specieS or resources arge number of ospring produced at one time short line-span ong ite-span reproductive age reached eary poor compettive abiity ?Prev 100, 20 Next > MacBook Air

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Species with r-selection -

Species with this reproductive pattern overcome the massive loss of offspring by producing so ,many unprotected young that a few will survive to reprouce , to begin the cycle again. Example - Algae, bacteria, rodents, annual plants and most insects.

Species with k-selection -

Relatively constant or predictable environment conditions allow a population to reach its carrying capacity k, this achieved by --

These species spent little energy in reproduction and put most of their energy into nurturing and protecting their young until they reach reproductive age.

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