Some species that tend to reproduce later in life and have a small number of offspring with long life spans ____.
A) have high population growth rates
B) have high environmental resistance
C) have low environmental resistance
D) are unlikely to ever face extinction
E) are vulnerable to extinction

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Species that reproduce later in life, have a small number of offspring, and have long life spans tend to invest more in each offspring's survival but are more vulnerable to extinction. This is because they cannot quickly replenish their populations if they suffer significant losses, making them less adaptable to rapid environmental changes or catastrophic events.

Some Species That Tend to Reproduce Later in Life and Have