Which example best illustrates a semelparous, K-selected species?
A) a plant that reproduces one time at the end of its life in a habitat with extensive competition for water
B) a plant that reproduces one time at the end of its life in a habitat where it does not experience competition with other plants for soil nutrient
C) a stable population of wolves in Yellowstone National Park
D) a red-winged black bird that typically raises three clutches of eggs per season in a wetland habitat with competition for nesting sites

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The Answer of Which example best illustrates a semelparous, K-selected species?
A) a plant that reproduces one time at the end of its life in a habitat with extensive competition for water
B) a plant that reproduces one time at the end of its life in a habitat where it does not experience competition with other plants for soil nutrient
C) a stable population of wolves in Yellowstone National Park
D) a red-winged black bird that typically raises three clutches of eggs per season in a wetland habitat with competition for nesting sites

Which Example Best Illustrates a Semelparous, K-Selected Species