Organisms such as oysters or fish that produce millions of eggs per year may be characterized as:
A) r -selected and having a type I survivorship curve.
B) K -selected and having a type I survivorship curve.
C) r -selected and having a type II survivorship curve.
D) K -selected and having a type II survivorship curve.
E) r -selected and having a type III survivorship curve.

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Organisms that produce a large number of offspring, like oysters or fish, are typically characterized as r-selected. This reproductive strategy is associated with a high mortality rate among the offspring, leading to a type III survivorship curve, where the majority of the offspring die at a very young age.

Organisms Such as Oysters or Fish That Produce Millions of Eggs