Question

choose the correct answer. which type of species typically represents later successional stages in ecological succession? cockroaches k - selected species r - selected species generalist species

Explanation:

• K - selected species are characterized by traits such as a stable environment - adapted life history. They have fewer offspring, invest more in offspring care, and are better at competing for resources in a more stable, mature ecosystem which is typical of later successional stages.
• r - selected species are more suited for early successional stages (unstable environments, high reproductive rate with little offspring care).
• Cockroaches are a specific group and not a general category representing later successional stages. Generalist species can thrive in a variety of environments but do not specifically represent later successional stages in the context of ecological succession theory related to life - history strategies.

Answer:

K - selected species