Question

select the correct answer. which statement indicates that an aquatic organism demonstrates k-selection? a. it has an extremely short lifespan. b. it lays 70 to 190 eggs per season. c. it reaches sexual maturity at 15 years of age. d. neither parent takes care of the young.

Explanation:

K - selected species have traits like long lifespan, late sexual maturity, few offspring, and parental care. Option A (short lifespan) and D (no parental care) are r - selected traits. Option B (many eggs) is also r - selected. Option C (late sexual maturity at 15 years) fits K - selection.

Answer:

C. It reaches sexual maturity at 15 years of age.