Question

fruit flies are an r - selected species. which of the following characteristics would you expect fruit flies to exhibit? high rate of survival slow maturation long life cycle relative to other animals production of a large number of young in one breeding season

Explanation:

r - selected species are characterized by high reproductive rates to maximize the number of offspring in a short - time period. They typically have fast maturation, short life - cycles, and a low survival rate of offspring. Fruit flies being r - selected would produce a large number of young in one breeding season.

Answer:

Production of a large number of young in one breeding season