Species that are r-selected are often____.
A) organisms with very low reproductive rates
B) present in very low densities, but never at high densities
C) slow to colonize new areas
D) opportunists
E) capable of acting as K-selected species in the right conditions

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R-selected species are characterized by their ability to quickly exploit new or changing environments, which makes them opportunistic. They typically have high reproductive rates with little parental investment, allowing them to quickly increase their population size when conditions are favorable.

Species That Are R-Selected Are Often____