Which of the following is not generally true of k-selected species compared to r-selected species?
A) They have shorter generation times.
B) They reach sexual maturity later.
C) They have fewer young.
D) They have longer life spans.
E) They have slower population growth rates.

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K-selected species are typically characterized by longer generation times, later sexual maturity, fewer young, longer life spans, and slower population growth rates. However, they may have a higher investment in parental care and a higher probability of survival to reproductive age. Therefore, choice A, which states that k-selected species have shorter generation times, is not generally true.

Which of the Following Is Not Generally True of K-Selected