Which of the following would probably not be true of a K-strategist?
A) A long life span
B) A Type III survivorship curve
C) Density-dependent mortality
D) A specialized diet
E) Iteroparity

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K-strategists typically exhibit a Type I or II survivorship curve, indicating low mortality rates in early life and a long life span. Option A is therefore true of K-strategists. Option C is also true, as K-strategists have high investment in fewer offspring, making them more vulnerable to population fluctuations caused by density-dependent mortality. Option D is often true, as K-strategists are typically specialists with a narrow ecological niche. Option E is also usually true, as K-strategists tend to have relatively few offspring but invest more resources in each one, suggesting iteroparity. Option B, however, describes a survival pattern characterized by high juvenile mortality, which is typical of r-strategists rather than K-strategists.

Which of the Following Would Probably Not Be True of a K-Strategist