Question

between reproductive strategies helps explain the diverse patterns of life on earth. which of these is an advantage of k - selected species in stable (non - changing) environments? high parental care of offspring little to no care of offspring small body sizes overall huge amounts of offspring

Explanation:

K - selected species are characterized by traits such as high parental care. In stable environments, this is an advantage as it increases the survival and success of offspring. Stable environments allow for investment in fewer, more - cared - for offspring. Little to no care (more of an r - selected trait) would be less beneficial in stable conditions as there is no need for the "quantity over quality" approach. Small body sizes overall is not a general advantage of K - selected species in stable environments (many K - selected species like gorillas have relatively large body sizes). Huge amounts of offspring is an r - selected trait, which is more suited to unstable environments where high mortality is expected.

Answer:

high parental care of offspring