2.3 r vs K species Flashcards

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r selective meaning

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High amount of offspring, low parental care

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K selective meaning

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Low amount of offspring, High parental care

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Example of a r selective Species

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Insects

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Example of K selective

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Blue Whales

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Type 1 curve.

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A curve with a high amount of survivng offspring then dying around the same time.

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Type 2

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A ¨curve¨ a population who loses organisms at a constant rate

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Type 3

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A curve that shows a large amount of young mortality.

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Type 3 usually follow r selective species

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Type 1 usually follow K selective species.

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