What is the difference between and r and k strategist?

Answer 1

R-strategists are species that reproduce quickly and in large numbers, often in unstable environments, with minimal parental care, such as insects and many small fish. In contrast, K-strategists produce fewer offspring but invest significant time and resources in raising them, typically in stable environments, like elephants and humans. The key difference lies in their reproductive strategies and parental investment, reflecting adaptations to their ecological niches.