Which of the following changes in life history of the North Atlantic cod could have alerted scientists to the impending population crash?
A) A type I growth curve
B) A shift to K-selection characterized by larger fish
C) A shift to r-selection characterized by smaller fish
D) Type I growth curve the first year and type II in years two and three
E) Type I the first year, type II the second year, and type III the third year

Question

Which of the following changes in life history of the North Atlantic cod could have alerted scientists to the impending population crash?  
A) A type I growth curve
B) A shift to K-selection characterized by larger fish
C) A shift to r-selection characterized by smaller fish
D) Type I growth curve the first year and type II in years two and three
E) Type I the first year, type II the second year, and type III the third year

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A shift to r-selection, characterized by smaller fish, can indicate a population under stress, potentially leading to a crash. This strategy involves producing many offspring with less investment in each, often seen in environments where survival is uncertain.

Which of the Following Changes in Life History of the North