Unit 1: K and R Selected Species and Survivorship Curves Flashcards
1
Q
K-selected size
A
Large
2
Q
K-selected number of offspring
A
Few
3
Q
K-selected parental care
A
Present
4
Q
K-selected lifespan
A
Long
5
Q
K-selected number of reproductive events
A
Few
6
Q
K-selected competition
A
High ability
7
Q
K-selected examples
A
Elephants, humans
8
Q
K-selected impact on ecosystem
A
Can’t overtake and ecosystem
9
Q
K-selected as an invasive species
A
Not invasive
10
Q
R-selected number of offspirng
A
Many
11
Q
R-selected size
A
Small
12
Q
R-selected parental care
A
Absent
13
Q
R-selected lifespan
A
Short
14
Q
R-selected number of reproductive events
A
Many
15
Q
R-selected competition
A
Low ability
