E. coli is an intestinal bacterium that reproduces every 20 minutes. E. coli is representative of a(n) ____ species.
A) r-selected
B) K-selected
C) type I
D) logarithmic type-curve
E) type IV

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E. coli is an example of an r-selected species, characterized by rapid reproduction, high offspring numbers, and minimal parental care, traits that allow them to quickly exploit available resources.

E Coli Is an Intestinal Bacterium That Reproduces Every 20