Question

which type of species typically represents later successional stages in ecological succession?
k-selected species
generalist species
r-selected species
cockroaches

Explanation:

In ecological succession, K - selected species (also known as K - strategists) are adapted to stable environments, have slower growth rates, invest more in each offspring, and are characteristic of later successional stages. R - selected species are for early succession (fast - growing, high reproduction, less investment per offspring). Generalist species can live in many environments but aren't specific to later succession. Cockroaches are r - selected/generalist and not representative of later succession. So K - selected species are typical of later successional stages.

Answer:

A. K - selected species