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AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt

The main reason K-selected species are harmed by habitat fragmentation is

A.their small populations cannot recover quickly from local losses
B.they breed too fast
C.they eat fragmented food
D.they are always invasive

Explanation

Core Concept

Slow reproduction plus isolation means a lost patch stays empty — K-strategists cannot recolonize at r-selected speed.

Correct Answer

Atheir small populations cannot recover quickly from local losses

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