Question

which of the following best matches the description? small organism that has a short life span and produces a large number of offspring. select one: a. environmental resistance b. r - strategist c. emigration d. biotic potential e. density - dependent limiting factor f. k - strategist g. death phase h. density - independent factor i. population density j. carrying capacity k. dispersal l. exponential growth phase m. stable equilibrium phase n. immigration o. lag phase p. age distribution

Explanation:

r - strategists are small organisms with short life - spans that produce a large number of offspring. They are adapted to unstable environments and rely on high reproductive rates to ensure the survival of their species.

Answer:

B. r - strategist