Life history adaptations of ____ selected populations are characterized by an early age of first reproduction and short maturation time and life span.

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This is because r-selected populations are characterized by a strategy of producing many offspring but investing relatively little in each one's survival. In order to maximize reproductive success in unstable or unpredictable environments, r-selected species tend to mature quickly and reproduce at an early age, which results in a shorter lifespan than K-selected species.

Life History Adaptations of ____ Selected Populations Are Characterized by an Early