Question

which animal has the highest biotic potential?
a fish species that lays thousands of eggs and lives in many environments
a mammal that is easily wiped out by small environmental changes
a bird that only nests in one type of tree and rarely reproduces
a plant that requires rare soil minerals and grows very slowly

Explanation:

Biotic potential refers to the maximum reproductive capacity of an organism under ideal environmental conditions. A fish species that lays thousands of eggs and lives in many environments has a high biotic potential because it can produce a large number of offspring and has a wide - ranging habitat which may support its population growth. A mammal easily wiped out by small environmental changes has low biotic potential as it is not resilient. A bird that only nests in one type of tree and rarely reproduces has limited reproductive output. A plant (not an animal) that requires rare soil minerals and grows slowly is also not relevant in terms of animal biotic potential.

Answer:

a fish species that lays thousands of eggs and lives in many environments