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Is a bunch of fly’s more r selected or k selected.
A fly is more r selected because there is a lot of them. So much effort can’t be put into each and every one of them.
What does r selected mean?
R selected means less time and effort is put into each species. Their is tons of the same, and the parents don’t do much for the child.
What does k selected mean?
More k selected means more time and effort is put into the species. Also, there aren’t many of the same species. The parent plays a big roll into each species life.
What are some characteristics of k selected?
low offspring, high parental care, late reproductive maturity, large size of offspring, late independence at birth. high ability to learn, long lifespan, and low early mortality.
What are some characteristics of r selected?
high number of offspring, low parental care, early reproductive maturity, small size of offspring, early independence at birth, little ability to learn, short lifespan, and high mortality rate.
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