R And K Strategists Flashcards
1
Q
r-strategist graphs show ______ characterized by periods of ______ followed by _____.
A
Species
rapid growth
decline
2
Q
K strategists show species that are _____ growing _______ that tend to be limited by the _________ of an _______.
A
Slow
organisms
carrying capacity
environment
3
Q
Features of r-strategists
A
- initial colonizers
- large numbers of a few species
- highly adaptable
- rapid development
- early reproduction
- short life
- very productive
4
Q
Features of k-strategists
A
- dominant species
- diverse range of species
- specialist
- slow development
- delayed reproduction
- long living
- large size
- not very productive
5
Q
What factors influence survivorship curves
A
- competition for resources
- reproductive strategy
- adverse environmental conditions
- predator-prey relationships
