AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of an r-strategist
A
rabbit
B
cow
C
dog
D
tortoises
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Is a rabbit an r-selected species? Typical examples of r-species are mice, rabbits, weeds and bacteria, which have a lot of offspring, but a short life expectancy.

Detailed explanation-2: -In r and K selection theory, the rabbit is known as an r-strategist. R-strategists often live in unstable environments, so there’s little chance that their offspring would survive into adulthood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of r-strategist species are dogs, cats, insects, and fish.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of r-selected species include pest organisms, such as rodents, insects, and weeds.

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