Question

which term describes species that produce many offspring quickly with little or no parental care? specialized species r - selected species stable species k - selected species

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Specialized species" refers to species adapted to specific environments/niches, not about offspring production/care.
• "r - selected species" are defined by producing many offspring rapidly with little parental care, as they prioritize quantity of offspring in unstable or unpredictable environments.
• "Stable species" is not a standard ecological term for this reproductive strategy.
• "K - selected species" produce few offspring and invest heavily in parental care, prioritizing quality of offspring in stable environments.

Answer:

B. r - selected species