A group of cacti on a sun-exposed slope have greater reproductive success than cacti on a shaded slope. The habitat on the sun-exposed slope can be classified as which of the following?
A) r -selected habitat
B) K -selected habitat
C) Both an r -selected and a K -selected habitat
D) Sink habitat
E) Source habitat

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The habitat on the sun-exposed slope is classified as a source habitat because it supports greater reproductive success, indicating that the conditions are favorable for the growth and reproduction of the cacti. Source habitats are areas where the local birth rate exceeds the local death rate, and individuals can potentially disperse from these areas to less favorable "sink" habitats.

A Group of Cacti on a Sun-Exposed Slope Have Greater