AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Which species would recover fastest after a population crash?
A.An r-selected insect
B.A K-selected whale
C.A K-selected elephant
D.A K-selected eagle
Explanation
Core Concept
Short generation times and huge broods let r-strategists rebound within seasons, while K-strategists need decades.
Correct Answer
AAn r-selected insect
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