Reproductive Strategies in the Animal Kingdom

What unusual behavior is observed in female praying mantises during reproduction?

• They change color.

• They eat their mate.

• They lay eggs in water.

• They sing to attract males.

Which reproductive strategy involves investing in a few offspring with long development times?

• r-selection

• K-selection

• Z-selection

• M-selection

In which type of environment is r-selection more successful?

• Stable and resource-rich

• Unstable with few resources

• Cold and icy

• Desert-like with scarce water

Which of the following is a characteristic of K-selected species?

• Long developmental period

• No parental care

• Large number of offspring

• High juvenile mortality

What is a common trait among r-selected species?

• They have long lifespans.

• They engage in competitive mating rituals.

• They produce many offspring quickly.

• They form pair bonds.