Which of the following organisms represent a K-selected species?

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K-selected species are characterized by a slow life history, long lifespan, low reproductive rate, and high investment in parental care. Whales fit the criteria with a long lifespan, slow reproductive rate, and high investment in parental care. Houseflies and grasshoppers have a short lifespan, high reproductive rate, and a low investment in parental care, making them r-selected species. Salmon exhibit traits of both r-selected and K-selected species, as they have a high reproductive rate coupled with high parental investment but typically have a shorter lifespan.

Which of the Following Organisms Represent a K-Selected Species