Selection Strategies

Selection Strategies

Some species prioritize quantity, while others prioritize quality—and both strategies can thrive in the right environment. Dive into the world of r- and K-selection to explore their unique traits, how they shape population growth, and how they fit into their ecosystems.

Topics

  • AP
  • AP Biology
  • AP Bio
  • next generation science standards
  • NGSS
  • selection strategies
  • K-selection
  • r-selection
  • K-strategist
  • r-strategist
  • survivorship curve
  • adaptation
  • life history
  • reproductive strategy
  • parental care
  • type I
  • type II
  • type III
  • logistic growth
  • exponential growth