Groups of organisms with low biotic potential,such as gray whales, __________________.
A)are r -selected
B)show the initial stages of the extinction process
C)have escaped from the processes of natural selection and adaptation
D)are K -selected
E)are not subject to density -dependent limiting factors

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Organisms with low biotic potential, such as gray whales, are adapted to stable environments and have a low reproductive rate. They are often K-selected species, which means they have adapted to exist near carrying capacity and invest heavily in the survival of their offspring.

Groups of Organisms with Low Biotic Potential,such as Gray Whales