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Comparison of traits associated with r-selection and K-selection

Comparison of traits associated with r-selection and K-selection
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Description: Among mammals, rodents tend to have r-selected traits whereas large mammals such as elephants tend to have K-selected traits.

r—Selected Species shorter development early reproduction fewer breeding episodes, many young per episode less parental investment per young higher mortality rate, shorter life span K—Selected Species longer development later reproduction more breeding episodes, few young per episode more parental investment per young lower mortality rate, longer life span
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