R-strategists are known for all of the following except __________.
BIOLOGY
SAT 2021
R-strategists are known for all of the following except __________.
- A. small body size
- B. low parental investment
- C. high mortality of young
- D. long gestation
Correct Answer: D. long gestation
Explanation
R-strategists are known for producing large numbers of offspring, though few live to maturity. This is a result of low parental investment, competition, etc. Despite such a large number of offspring, the gestation period for these species is generally shorter than that of K-strategists. For instance, the gestation period of mice is much shorter than the nine months seen in humans.
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