Question

Bacteria would be considered a(n) _____ species.

A.) r-selected
B.) K-selected

Answer 1

Bacteria would be considered an r-selected species.

R-selected species are species that have fast growth rates and produces high number of offspring quickly, which usually have a relatively short lifespan. R-selected species usually have small body size, disperse offspring widely (do not care for offspring) and short generation time. Bacteria would be considered an r-selected species because it has the traits that characterize r-selection.

Answer 2

Bacteria would be considered an r-selected species.

r-selected species typically involve small sized organisms with short life expectancy. Bacteria neatly belong to this category.

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