Which Species Has the Highest Biotic Potential

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which species has the highest biotic potential?

• A)a fungus that produces thousands of reproductive spores every day
• B)a bacteria that divides only once every 3 weeks
• C)a rat that produces a litter of 6 pups every 3 months
• D)an elephant that produces a single calf every 3 years
• E)a lioness that produces 3 cubs once a year

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