r-selection focuses on traits that boost reproduction in uncrowded environments, and it's synonymous with density-independent selection.
r-selection refers to selection for life history traits that enhance reproductive success in low-density conditions. It's also known as density-independent selection.
| Front | r-selection |
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| Back | Selection for life history traits that maximize reproductive success in uncrowded environments; also called density-independent selection. |
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