A species of turtle grows for several years before becoming sexually mature. It mates, reproduces, and dies soon afterward. This species of turtle would best be described as
A) sporophytic.
B) gametophytic.
C) iteroparous.
D) semelparous.

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Semelparous organisms reproduce once and then die, which matches the description of the turtle species.

A Species of Turtle Grows for Several Years Before Becoming