Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding R-Selection

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct regarding r-selection?  

• A) It favors quickly producing as many offspring as possible at low population density.
• B) At a higher population density, r-selection favors fewer, high-quality offspring.
• C) R-selection is exhibited by most equilibrial species.
• D) Species not described by K-selection are entirely explained by r-selection alone.
• E) None of these are correct.

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Labor

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