Which of the following is correct regarding r-selection?

A. It favors quickly producing as many offspring as possible at low population density.
B. At a higher population density, r-selection favors fewer, high-quality offspring.
C. R-selection is exhibited by most equilibrial species.
D. Species not described by K-selection are entirely explained by r-selection alone.
E. None of these are correct.


Answer: A

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