K & R Selected Species

K-Selected Species in Temperate Deciduous Forest

Characteristics: density-dependent: fewer offspring for better chance of survival, high energy investment in offspring, large young

Examples: American Black Bear, Red Fox, White Tailed Deer

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R-Selected Species in Temperate Deciduous Forest

Characteristics: density-independent: many offspring for better chance of survival, low energy investment in offspring, small young

Examples: White Tailed Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk, Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa)

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