Which characteristic is generally exhibited by a K-selected species?
A) It generally lives in a rapidly changing environment.
B) It exhibits "boom-and-bust" cycles.
C) It has a population that rises quickly and then crashes.
D) It has a population that follows an S-shaped growth curve.

Question

Which characteristic is generally exhibited by a K-selected species? 
A) It generally lives in a rapidly changing environment. 
B) It exhibits "boom-and-bust" cycles. 
C) It has a population that rises quickly and then crashes. 
D) It has a population that follows an S-shaped growth curve.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

K-selected species have a slower rate of reproduction and a longer lifespan compared to r-selected species. This results in a population that follows an S-shaped growth curve, with a slower initial increase followed by a steady population size near carrying capacity.

Which Characteristic Is Generally Exhibited by a K-Selected Species