__selected species are adapted to stable environments and tend to live longer whereas, __selected species are found where, due to unpredictable conditions, it may pay a parent to produce large numbers of offspring which develop very rapidly:

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K-selected species are adapted to stable environments and tend to live longer, focusing on producing fewer offspring with more care. In contrast, r-selected species thrive in unpredictable conditions, producing large numbers of offspring that develop rapidly to ensure some survive in the changing environment.

__Selected Species Are Adapted to Stable Environments and Tend to Live