AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

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Which of these are k-strategists?
A
whales
B
humans
C
elephants
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Organisms whose life history is subject to K-selection are often referred to as K-strategists or K-selected. Organisms with K-selected traits include large organisms such as elephants, humans, and whales, but also smaller long-lived organisms such as Arctic terns, parrots and eagles.

Detailed explanation-2: -K-selected species, also called K-strategist, species whose populations fluctuate at or near the carrying capacity (K) of the environment in which they reside. Such species make up one of the two generalized life-history strategies posited by American ecologist Robert MacArthur and American biologist Edward O.

Detailed explanation-3: -K-selected species possess relatively stable populations fluctuating near the carrying capacity of the environment. These species are characterized by having only a few offspring but investing high amounts of parental care. Elephants, humans, and bison are all k-selected species.

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