Question

which type of species is more likely to have its population size remain close to carrying capacity under normal conditions, rather than going through boom and bust cycles?
prey species
density - dependent species
k - species
r - species

Explanation:

K-species (K-selected) are adapted to stable environments, with populations that tend to remain near the carrying capacity (K) under normal conditions, unlike r-species which have boom-bust cycles. Prey species may cycle due to predation, and "density-dependent species" is not a standard category.

Answer:

C. K-species