Designating a Species a K-Selected Species Means That the Species

question 23

Multiple Choice

Designating a species a K-selected species means that the species likely exhibits which set of characteristics?

• A)long gestation, small birth number, large offspring, late maturation
• B)short gestation, large birth number, small offspring, early maturation
• C)lays eggs instead of giving live birth, has short life span, type II survivorship curve

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, reflecting additional benefit to producers.

Tariff

A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or to generate revenue.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both, between parties, either within an economy or between economies.

Price

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something, reflecting its value, cost of production, and market demand.