Which pair of terms most accurately describes life history traits for a stable population of wolves?
A) semelparous; r-selected
B) semelparous; K-selected
C) iteroparous; r-selected
D) iteroparous; K-selected
E) iteroparous; N-selected

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Wolves are iteroparous, meaning they reproduce multiple times throughout their lifetime. They are also K-selected, meaning they prioritize producing fewer offspring with higher investment of energy and resources into each individual offspring, with a focus on survival and successful reproduction of each offspring. This strategy is typically seen in larger, longer-lived organisms living in more stable environments, which is accurate for wolves.

Which Pair of Terms Most Accurately Describes Life History Traits