Dandelions have a short life span and a high investment in seed production, but each seed is small and wind-dispersed. This is an example of:
A) a K-selected species.
B) an equilibrium species.
C) an r-selected species.
D) a density-dependent species.

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Dandelions are an example of an r-selected species, which is characterized by a high reproductive rate, small size of offspring, and a strategy to colonize new habitats quickly. This strategy often involves producing a large number of offspring to ensure that some survive in unpredictable environments.

Dandelions Have a Short Life Span and a High Investment