FREQUENCY 60 40 20 0 88842 140 120 100 80 1 3 5 7 9 11 LITTER SIZE 13 15 Which of the following best describes the reproductive strategy of the species represented by the data above? Choose only ONE best answer. A B C An r-selected species that reproduces frequently and provides little parental care A large K-selected species that expends a large amount of energy defending offspring from predators An r-selected species that typically have one reproductive event in their lifespan D A small K-selected species that provide parental care to offspring, primarily in the form of food and body heat

FREQUENCY 60 40 20 0 88842 140 120 100 80 1 3 5 7 9 11 LITTER SIZE 13 15 Which of the following best describes the reproductive strategy of the species represented by the data above? Choose only ONE best answer. A B C An r-selected species that reproduces frequently and provides little parental care A large K-selected species that expends a large amount of energy defending offspring from predators An r-selected species that typically have one reproductive event in their lifespan D A small K-selected species that provide parental care to offspring, primarily in the form of food and body heat

Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter45: Population And Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9RQ: Which of the following is associated with multiple reproductive episodes during a species’ lifetime?...

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