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Translations for „r-selected species“ in the English » German Dictionary (Go to German » English)
r-selected species, r-strategist N
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English
- Typically, r-selected species exploit empty niches, and produce many offspring, each of whom has a relatively low probability of surviving to adulthood.en.wikipedia.org
- In contrast, r-selected species colonize open areas quickly and can dominate landscapes that have been recently cleared by disturbance.en.wikipedia.org
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