r-selected species: Species characterized by high reproductive rates, small body size, early maturity, and little parental care.
How to apply it: Apply r-selected strategy to explain why insects and bacteria can rapidly colonize disturbed environments.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Populations
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