Exam 3: R vs K Selection

Question 1

R Versus K Selection

Answer 1

• Not all animals live the same amount of time

- A way to conceptualize how many offspring are had and the investment needed

Question 2

R Selected species

Answer 2

females produce numerous offspring, but invests little in each one

Question 3

K selected species

Answer 3

• females produce fewer offspring, but they invest more in each
• -A lot of energy needed to put into the kids