Which Classification Scheme or Metric Is Generally Most Helpful for Comparing

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which classification scheme or metric is generally most helpful for comparing life histories across broad ranges of size or taxonomy?

• A) Charnov's dimensionless ratio (c)
• B) Grime's triangular model
• C) The alternation of generations model
• D) The r-K continuum

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