Equilibrial Species are Shaped by ____,And Tend to Have a ____

Question

Equilibrial species are shaped by ____,and tend to have a ____.  
A) K-selection; small body and short generation time
B) r-selection; large body and long generation time
C) K-selection; large body and long generation time
D) r-selection; small body and long generation time
E) r-selection; large body and short generation time

Accepted Answer

Equilibrial species are shaped by K-selection, meaning that they have a low reproductive rate and invest more energy into individual offspring, resulting in a larger body size and longer generation time. This allows them to better compete for limited resources and survive in a stable environment.