Organisms That Evolved to Produce Lots of Offspring Are Said

question 51

Multiple Choice

Organisms that evolved to produce lots of offspring are said to have adopted a(n) _____ strategy, whereas those that produce few offspring are said to have adopted a(n) _____ strategy.

• A) K-selection, r-selection
• B) long-lifespan, short-lifespan
• C) r-selection, K-selection
• D) short-lifespan, long-lifespan

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