meanings of r- and K-selection

meanings of r- and K-selection

This paper catalogues several different dichotomies that have all been termed r- and K-selection. The status of the concept of r- and K-selection is discussed and a more restricted usage of the terms is recommended.

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Veröffentlicht in:Oecologia 1981-03, Vol.48 (2), p.260-264
1. Verfasser: Parry, G.D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Ecological genetics
Ecological life histories
Evolution
Evolutionary theories
fish
insects
Marine ecology
molluscs
Mortality
Natural selection
Population ecology
Population growth
Steam
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Zusammenfassung:This paper catalogues several different dichotomies that have all been termed r- and K-selection. The status of the concept of r- and K-selection is discussed and a more restricted usage of the terms is recommended.
ISSN:0029-8549
1432-1939
DOI:10.1007/BF00347974