In Glacier Bay, one of the first species to colonize a newly exposed area of sediment left behind by a glacier is fireweed. You would predict that fireweed is a(n) _____-strategist.
A)r
B)K

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Fireweed is a pioneer plant, which is a category of r-strategists. These plants are characterized by quick growth, small size, high reproductive capacity, and short lifespans. They are adapted to thrive in unpredictable and harsh environments, such as newly exposed glacier sediments.

In Glacier Bay, One of the First Species to Colonize