"r/K selection theory" meaning in All languages combined

See r/K selection theory on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

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  1. (ecology) A theory regarding the selection of combinations of traits in an organism that represent a trade-off between quantity and quality of offspring. Wikipedia link: r/K selection theory Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ecology
    Sense id: en-r/K_selection_theory-en-noun-Cxl1Iz0P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms containing italics Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences

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