K-selected species are characterised by:

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K-selected species are characterised by:

A $species possessing relatively stable populations and which tend to produce relatively low numbers of offspring$
B $species possessing relatively unstable populations and which tend to produce relatively large numbers of offspring$
C $species possessing relatively unstable populations and which tend to produce relatively low numbers of offspring$
D $species possessing relatively stable populations and which tend to produce relatively large numbers of offspring$

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In ecology, K-selected species exist under relatively stable environmental conditions close to carrying capacity (K). They invest heavily in a small number of offspring, which have high survival rates (e.g., humans, elephants). Conversely, r-selected species focus on rapid growth and large numbers of offspring in unstable environments.

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K-selected species are characterised by:

species possessing relatively stable populations and which tend to produce relatively low numbers of offspring

species possessing relatively unstable populations and which tend to produce relatively large numbers of offspring

species possessing relatively unstable populations and which tend to produce relatively low numbers of offspring

species possessing relatively stable populations and which tend to produce relatively large numbers of offspring

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