Which trait is characteristic of a K -selected species?
A) adapted to rapidly changing environments
B) small body size
C) short generation time
D) provide substantial parental care to offspring
E) single reproductive event

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K-selected species are characterized by providing substantial parental care to offspring, which ensures higher survival rates of fewer offspring. This is in contrast to r-selected species, which typically have many offspring with little to no parental care.

Which Trait Is Characteristic of a K -Selected Species