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Record 1 2018-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
CONT

Species using the r-strategy have high reproductive rates (early sexual maturity, multiple broods, and large clutches), which is generally associated with a short lifespan.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
CONT

Les espèces ayant un taux de reproduction élevé (maturité sexuelle atteinte rapidement, plusieurs pontes par année, plusieurs œufs par couvée), associé à une longévité réduite, sont qualifiées de stratégies r.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
DEF

Selección natural que favorece el desarrollo de especies poco competitivas, de pequeño tamaño, de reproducción precoz y de elevada productividad, en ecosistemas jóvenes y de clima irregular.

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