K selection

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In accordance to a mathematical formula, the former strategy is called r selection, the latter one K selection.

Nach einer diesbezüglichen mathematischen Formel nennt man die Ersteren r-Strategen, die Letzteren K-Strategen.

Remarkably under both strong r- and K-selection the warm temperate climate reach highest diversity.

Interessanterweise erreicht unter starker r- und K-Selektion die warmgemäßigten Zone die höchste Diversität.

Under K-selection big competitive strategies slowly overgrow the smaller ones.

Die Sukzessionsdynamik ist plausibel unter K-Selektion, denn dann überwachsen größere Arten langsam die kleineren.

These two strategies have been traditionally referred to as K-selection and r-selection, although today these terms are not used that much.

Diese zwei Strategien werden traditionell als „K-Selektion" bzw. „r-Selektion" bezeichnet, obwohl beide Bezeichnungen heutzutage nur mehr selten verwendet werden.

Traditionally this was called K-selection. Others follow a mixed reproductive strategy, having several offspring to whom they give some parental care.

Traditionell wurde diese Fortpflanzungsstrategie als „K-Selektion" bezeichnet. Andere verfolgen eine gemischte Fortpflanzungsstrategie und haben mehrere Nachkommen, denen sie elterliche Fürsorge zukommen lassen.

In r/K selection theory, selective pressures are hypothesised to drive evolution in one of two generalized directions: r- or K-selection.

In der r/K Fortpflanzungstheorie wird angenommen, dass der Selektionsdruck die Evolution in eine von zwei allgemeinen Richtungen treibt: r-Selektion und K-Selektion.

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