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Which of the following is correct for r-selected species?

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a

Large number of progeny with small size

b

Large number of progeny with large size

c

Small number of progeny with small size

d

Small number of progenywith large size

answer is A.

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The two strategies to enable populations to approach the carrying capacity are i) r- selection and ii) k-selection. 

In r-selection large number of offspring is produced with small size. 

In k-selection organisms are large in size but with small number of progeny, increasing the selective advantages of the offspring.

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Which of the following is correct for r-selected species?