2.3 r vs K species Flashcards
1
Q
r selective meaning
A
High amount of offspring, low parental care
2
Q
K selective meaning
A
Low amount of offspring, High parental care
3
Q
Example of a r selective Species
A
Insects
4
Q
Example of K selective
A
Blue Whales
5
Q
Type 1 curve.
A
A curve with a high amount of survivng offspring then dying around the same time.
6
Q
Type 2
A
A ¨curve¨ a population who loses organisms at a constant rate
7
Q
Type 3
A
A curve that shows a large amount of young mortality.
8
Q
Type 3 usually follow r selective species
A
Type 1 usually follow K selective species.
